Stepping back a bit

Based on some feedback I received from some colleagues on my thinking about the 'political basis for child-raising' I found it necessary to try to step back and look at this topic in a broader context. My present concern is the notion of a 'political basis' for any dimension of our society. Specifically, is my characterization of Nozick and Rawls thoughts on politics still useful? Is there more contemporary thought I need to consider to address the 'political basis of child-raising' in a meaningful way? I'm looking...