Rezi Elek. A család funkciói napjaink változó társadalmában
The aim of the study is to present and evaluate the functions of the family in today’s changing society. Among the functions, I will discuss the following: reproductive, protective (legal), moral, education (socialization), religious, emotional, economic, elderly care functions. I would like to highlight that the role of the religious function is to make family members aware that we belong to God and that it is our duty to live worthy of God’s will. I am convinced that the institution of the family is still very necessary in our changing society, despite the frequent attacks on the family in our days. My conclusion is our Christian duty to protect, nurture, and enrich our contemporary family life.
Keywords: family, society, global, postmodern, family functions, family protection, pastoral care, church, Christian values, God’s will, practicing love
