Szczęściarze i męczennice, czyli o wybranych dysfunkcjach we współczesnej rodzinie

Abstract

This article concerns some selected problems of the contemporary Polish family. The author discusses three phenomena that may affect family life in destructive ways: domestic violence, „euroorphanhood" and addiction to the Internet. „Pathological" attempts to escape from the previous activities that may cause disturbances in family life can be seen in each of the described phenomena. They were selected because of their special relevance, dynamism and links with social and civilization transformations. By analyzing these social problems, the author draws attention to the differences in understanding the phenomenon of happiness by different people, depending on their life circumstances.