The family organization and member roles have remarkably changed in the past few years, namely the tendency towards nuclear family and the involvement of husbands into their households. I strongly believe that these changes have positive effects on the family.
In terms of the family structure, the nuclear family is growing dominant over the extended family. The increasing number of people lean towards a home of spouses and their children, rather than various generations living under a roof. This trend can avoid misunderstanding and domestic conflicts incurred by the generation gap. For instance, the prevalence of piercing, tattooing, and dying hair among the young which is regarded as a particular way to express their own personality seems to be unacceptable and rebellious for the elderly grandparents. Such stark contrasts between children and their grandparents as a result of the generation gap are disposed to fuel tense conflicts among family members, which might not happen in nuclear families.
With regards to family roles, more men willingly share their family responsibilities with their counterparts. Instead of merely taking the role of the breadwinner and letting their wives manage their families, they start to get more involved in their household chores and child-rearing. Their participation can strengthen family ties since both spouses work towards a mutual goal, fostering their understanding and empathy. Moreover, children cared for by both moms and dads are more likely to lead a happy childhood, in which they share cherished memories with their parents.
The past decade has witnessed the growing trend towards building a nuclear family and the fair share of family responsibilities by men. I contend that such changes positively impact both spouses and their children.