books.google.com - The institution of family is a basic unit in the society. Some of the important functions performed by the family include reproduction of new members and socializing them, and provision of emotional and physical care for older persons and young. Family in fact, is an institution which resolves or eases...http://books.google.com/books/about/Major_Trends_Affecting_Families.html?id=hZEip6FAiWYC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareMajor Trends Affecting Families