I agree and disagree that we have lost our family values. I think that having a two parent family is important in a child's life. Although nowadays that isn't very common. Single parents raising children and split families are happening more and more. I think people blame parents for their children's behavior. But I have learned that how a parent raises a child doesn't always affect their behavior. Just because someone lives in a split family or lives with only one parent doesn't mean they won't turn out okay. I have seen people who have lived in the "happy ideal family" with two loving parents who have had a lot of problems. I have also seen kids who have grown up in rough situations and have turned out to be wonderful people. Everyone has their own family values and the words "family values" have different meanings to everyone.