This seven-page high school paper discusses whether the disintegration of the family unit the most important problem facing societies and cultures today? The American family is in trouble. Steeped in materialism and open immorality, people have lost the sense of honor and the preservation of family. They are breaking down with their families. The entertainment industry and the literature are portraying this breakdown, adding more misery by telling of no real solutions. America needs to be rebuilt by strong families. 7 pgs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.