Are families stronger or weaker today?

Family structures are changing, not simply weakening. In many societies, extended families are less common, while nuclear families or single-parent households are more prevalent. Divorce rates have increased, but so has the recognition of diverse family forms. Meanwhile, global child survival and health outcomes have improved dramatically, reflecting stronger family well-being. Media often portrays “family decline,” but evidence reveals adaptation to modern realities rather than collapse. Media literacy helps people interpret trends fairly. Fact-based truth: families today look different, but they remain central to social life and are healthier in many respects than before.