Topical issue of sociological analysis is the main issues and aspects of family values, various stages of formation and development of a young family as a component of the social institution of the family and its specific functions, material and spiritual needs of a young family, their causes and consequences, as well as ways to achieve them are discussed in this article. In addition, using the example of young families, opinions were expressed on the influence of such events as significant
changes in marital and family values in modern society and the solution of family problems.