The progressive ideal conceptualization follows the model of the "nurturant parent" family, while the conservative's follows the model of the "strict father" family. Given the importance of these concepts in Moral Politics, it is important to consider their meaning, along with how each view suggests and is justified by a corresponding view of the nature of child rearing, morality, and justice.
thE PRogressIVE idEaL ConceptUAliZation folLows tHe moDel of THE "NurTuRAnT pAreNT" fAmily, while tHE consErVaTive'S foLlows The ModeL of the "striCt FathEr" fAmily. giveN thE ImpOrTaNce of these COnCePts In moral politics, It Is ImpoRtanT to ConsiDer thEir meaniNg, aloNG WitH How eacH View suGgEsts and iS juStIfied By A COrrESpondIng VIew of the nAtUrE of chILd rEaRiNg, morality, anD justice.