Phil Donahue examines today's family, and discusses problems which threaten marriage and family life. Looks at the urban family, comparing the "traditional" family and the "corporate" family. Shows the strain on today's farm families as the economy threatens the existence of the family farm. Shows how unemployment devastates the family provider and damages his relationship with family members. Tells how sex roles are changing in today's family. Includes comments from members of urban and farm families, and from experts, including Dr. Benjamin Spock.