In what ways is the family good for society?

... In what ways are families good for society? Many sociologists have difference theories and views on what exactly a family is, for example, George Murdock, a famous functionalist, believes that a family is a social group characterized by a common residence, economic cooperation and reproduction. It includes adults of both sexes, at least two of whom maintain a socially approved sexual relationship, and one or more children, own or adopted, of the sexually cohabiting adults. It is important to look after children and to ensure the child is physically and mentally healthy as it is our next generation of adults and vitally important that we teach them the rules and accepted behaviour in society. As a parent or guardian they are responsible for their child and its survival. It is imperative that sexual activity is controlled to ensure there are no unwanted children in society. Many children growing up without parents suffer from

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