In spite of the fact that it has been well demonstrated that marriage and family relations can be studied scientifically, psychology as a science and psychology as a profession have been relatively apathetic toward this area of human behavior. It is the belief of the author that the tendency for psychology to ignore this important area of life should be reversed. It is contended that psychology should become a recognized leader, perhaps the recognized leader, among the several disciplines dealing with marriage and family relations. In view of the urgency to act and the importance of taking many facts into consideration, the author recommends that Division 12 take appropriate action. The fact that the issue is complex and that efforts to face it may be difficult should not prevent organized psychology from meeting the challenge forced upon it by exigencies of the times. In no area of human behavior is there a greater need, and for no effort on the part of scientists (unless it be the prevention of war itself) will there be greater appreciation than will be accorded to those who contribute toward creating and maintaining happy families.