The family structure will need to change. The nuclear family can't be sustained for much longer by many, many people. Look for a return to multi-generational extended families.
"The family structure will need to change. The nuclear family can't be sustained for much longer by many, many people. Look for a return to multi-generational extended families."
I think you're right on that. The economic cost of starting a household is just too steep for young couples. It makes sense for other reasons as well; in-house care of children and elderly family members, shared values, etc.
Another not so positive trend (and I'm hardly in a position to criticize) is an increasing number of people simply deciding not to have children.