The murder/suicide of Chris Benoit (Professional Wrestler)is a vivid example of how decisions we make affect our families.
Obviously in Benoit’s case his decisions have left his parents mourning the death of their son (the one who did the killing and suicide)and grandson. His wife’s parents are mourning the loss of their daughter and grandson.
In the story of Rahab (Joshua 2) her decisions lead to the saving of her family, "and all who belonged to them".