The document discusses the importance of families and the challenges they face. It defines the family as the basic unit of society and says that unless families are healthy and unified, society cannot be either. It notes that while most cultures recognize the importance of families, they are facing many threats like economic upheaval, moral confusion, and changing views of gender roles. The document outlines different types of families and the purposes families serve before discussing challenges like violence, lack of strong values, and issues immigrant families face adjusting to a new culture and language. It concludes by reiterating that families are fundamental to creating a unified world.

1. Family A Fortress of wellbeing