With so many chronic social ills plaguing the nation, the focus of public debate is shifting to the American family and its role in raising good citizens. As a society, can we fix a family? This illustrated issue guide offers a concise, clear overview of the issue and what can be done to address it. Written by award-winning journalist Michael deCourcey Hinds, this issue guide is part of a series of National Issues Forums guides which cover such topics as suburban sprawl, public school reform, the environment, illegal drugs, the economy and youth violence. They are structured in a way to give concerned citizens an unbiased, easily understandable but in-depth, introduction to an issue and explain the different and sometimes competing solutions that exist. The guides are nonpartisan and do not advocate a particular solution to any public issue, and are an excellent educational tool