Because the family is one of the few ongoing sources of affection and companionship in modern societies, a high percentage of people continue to marry, even though it is possible for a single man and woman to live together without marrying. On the other hand, because affection and companionship have become so important, families are more likely to break up if the husband's or wife's emotional(情感的) needs are not met within the family circle-even if all other family functions (功能) are being satisfactorily performed, and in this sense, affection and companionship have become the touchstone of the modern family.

　　72It is generally believed that .

　　Amany people spend their lives in familiar communities

　　Ba person can easily get in touch with relatives in times of difficulty

　　Cthe organization of the family has changed a great deal

　　Dwestern societies have not changed much in the past few years

　　73Sociological studies show that .

　　Athe more the family moves, the less support it gets from its distant relatives

　　Bparents and children live together to make up for the lack of relatives outside the family

　　Cfamily arrangements have changed and so there is little need for companion of relatives

　　Dfamily members are separated from each other because of lack of support from relatives

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