As a whole, the family systems can be classified into two systems; the progressive and the backward. In a progressive family system, high-level values such as honesty, chastity and politeness are honoured and promoted, while in a backward family system, indifference to honorable qualities and to proper manners prevail.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei – the esteemed leader of the Islamic Revolution, has on various occasions pointed out a number of problems faced by the youth regarding marriage. The esteemed leader believes that cultural barriers which form considerable parts of the problems in connection with the marriage of the young people should be removed through the joint efforts of the authorities, families and the young boys and girls who need guidance in this regard.