Family Ties? Where have they gone?

In our communities today family unity is no more. We are all in our own worlds and our own problems. We don't take the time no more even for our own children. We don't make time for our families and when things go wrong or our children do the wrong things then we wonder what went wrong? what did I do wrong? where did things go wrong? what happened? But we never think of I did not spend enough time with my kids, with other family. I did not make time to go and visit someone especially the ones who were down. I did not show them that I cared. NOT ONCE.
Today we should make time for each other, show that we care especially towards family. And I am not just speaking about only in my community but myself as well. The problem is how do we go about solving this problem. Myself - I don't have a clue. I think firstly that we should go back to our elders and hear what they have to say. It does not mean that they are always right, but, they have much more experience than we do. Their problems might not be as intense as our problems are today, but they could give us some sort of advice. It also does not mean that we have to take their advice, but, we can form our own conclusion or problem solving from their input that they give us. After all as they say      " ou mens raaitjies help".
For me personally I don't think it's always true but most of the time you can learn a thing or two from what they tell you about their experience. I think that we should start with our own families first. Make time for each other. Help where you can without expecting help in return. Start with yourself. How can I make a change in myself. Our kids are longing for our attention, affection, love and what do we do? Subconsiously we are pushing them away by telling them not now I am busy. Go play outside or ask someone else. I do that myself. And I hate myself afterwards for what I have said and done. I think that I should do more research about this and then I can discuss this again. Or if anyone have any input on what to do feel free to comment, it's most welcome. Until next time.