One decision that modern families must face is how to divide the housework and care work within the family. this is often a contentious issue for couples, showing that

This type of decisions in modern families is a controversial and complex issue that shows that there is a society divided into normal families with solidarity and respect and other dysfunctional families with patterns of negative behavior that interfere with family relationships. Modern families differ from old family customs dictated by ancient traditions and focus on modern relationships with a broad sense of responsibility and shared work equity among family members.