The unit of society upon which the Buddha places the greatest emphasis is the family. He regards the family as especially important because the family is the intermediary between the individual and society. Therefore, sound relationships have to be established between the members of the family in order for those who are raised in that family to become responsible members of society. The Buddha deals with family relations under two major headings: the relations of husband and wife, and the relations of parent and child.

Husband and Wife
Parent and Child