Societal values are changing in the U.S.S.R., affecting traditional ideas about the family, marital relations, and parent–child relations. The Soviets are experiencing social and psychological problems with children that range from drug addiction to child sexual abuse. Women are acquiring equal opportunities in education, employment, and government. The state has responded to these social developments by strengthening the family structure through extensive services. To augment these changes, the Soviets have encouraged voluntary action in child-care services and programs.
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