Wat do u think..?? is a family important in today's life..??!!?

i have a school project to do upon this..writting about the for n against reasons..the cons n prons..!! so wat do u think..?? youngsters nor whoever it is..who feel its not important say y..ppl who feel it is..say y...n to which extent..?? share personal experieces plz...!!! it counts loads for me..!!!