The same goes for functional and dysfunctional to describe the effects of social elements in society. Functional is social stability, while dysfunctional is a breakdown of that social stability. Functionalism is believed to “view society as a structure with interconnected parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of the individuals who make up that society” (Nathan Keirns). For example, parts of society are interdependent: “The family provides a context for reproducing, raising, and socializing children” (Mooney). Since each social institution provides a significant part to each other, such as families. Being part of an estranged family and not receiving that love can steer a person towards something else, such as drugs, alcohol, sex, etc. As a result of not having love from home, a girl will find it elsewhere with someone she wants, usually confusing sex with love. According to RY Langham, “teenage girls are more likely to become pregnant if they have limited or no parental guidance” (Langham). Previously mentioned,