Family
Just came across a US News article reporting that upwards of 40% of U.S. children are born outside of marriage in single parent households. Understanding that many are consciously choosing to have children outside of wedlock, while others are having children where the one parent is responsible for providing and caring for the child place a tremendous strain on the household.
Without commenting on the benefits of marriage, government policy, or how statistics can be massaged, can we all agree that children in two parent households are more likely to be well adjusted, productive citizens. We know that families with two parents have higher incomes, higher educations, and more opportunities. The benefits of having a mother and father actively involved in the raising of children is essential.
How can we maintain and improve the family structure in our era of individuality, selfishness, and instant gratification. More patience, more understanding, more education, more love.
http://www.usnews.com/news/newsgram/articles/2013/05/06/census-bureau-links-poverty-with-out-of-wedlock-births
With Love,
Coach K
Tom Kaufmann
CoachKaufmann.com
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