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Many years ago Southwest reportedly attempted to require family pre-boarders to sit in the rear of the aircraft. Flight attendants did not enjoy the additional enforcement duty. The effort failed.
Once Southwest began to monetize boarding order, abuse of family boarding and other pre-boarding skyrocketed. That's why we have mid-boarding for families and "passengers needing extra time" today.