Single people are often be portrayed negatively for comedic effect in movies and TV shows. And while it's meant to be in good fun, research shows that stereotypes put pressure on single women to couple up, in spite of the fact that many people are happy being without a partner.

Many brands have been slow to reflect changing family dynamics, but IKEA has chosen a different path. Its ‘Where Life Happens’ campaign depicts single parenthood, adoption and divorced parents with children. While the ads might not be aspirational, they're depicting the real modern family.

Starting a family may once have been as simple as getting married, buying a home, and having kids, but as life stages blur and gender roles become less relevant, the traditional rules are being rewritten. Canvas8 spoke to sociologist Philip N. Cohen to understand how the family unit is changing.

Student loans and high property prices have left many young adults with no option but to move back home. But between a perceived loss of independence and the added financial burden on households, how does this return impact the relationships between parents and their grown-up children?