Coontz argued that modern generations hide nothing and that is why people resolve their problems quickly. “There are a lot of stresses in modern family life, but one of the reasons they seem worse is because we no longer sweep them under the rug. Another reason is that we have higher expectations of parenthood and marriage” (Coontz 98-97). Modern families do not face many problems because they share their lives with other people and have higher expectations of building the next generation. Dyk also believes that if issues are discussed, there will be less stress and more