There is currently a contentious argument over whether family growth is being harmed by the high speed and pressure of contemporary lifestyles. I totally agree with this opinion because the fast pace leads to fewer moments with family to be together, and stress leads to arguments at family meetings. The main reason why I believe family activity is being compromised is that families have less space to be with each other. This is due to family shows being busier at work and with their social lives. As well as this, people have many things they have to do these days such as checking e-mail, updating their online social status and so less time is left for family life. To illustrate, I spend about two hours online every night attending to daily correspondence before chatting with kit and kin. whereas ten years ago I would spend time with my family as soon as I walked in the door. Another reason why I support the notion that families are being impacted negatively is that the pressu...