Now live in a society of risk where tradition has less influence on
people's lives and people have a free choice of how to live.
Eg. in the past people were expected to be
married early in life to a suitable candidate, but
now people are individualistic - motivated by
their own goals.
This has led to the negotiated family which does not
conform to traditional family norm, but varies according
to the wishes and expectations of their members who
decide what is best for themselves by negotiation.