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Problems of the family, which is the basic social unit, are a priority for sociology. It is in the family that an individual learns the first patterns of interactions to transfer them later on to his interactions with other people. Sociological research on family issues, so rich and diverse, can be divided into different thematic groups. The essence of the family is a mutual relationship between the spouses and, as a result, between parents and their children. Nowadays, it seems that the family as a social institution is affected by an internal crisis. Therefore, all actions, including scientific study, that could improve its well-being should be recommended as much as possible.