The case for marriage

Research shows that in a two parent household children thrive. This of course means a family where abuse, domestic violence, substance use, etc are not prevalent.


Here is a snippet from this report: for the full report click here.
"Fundamental Conclusions

The authors conclude with three fundamental conclusions:

1. Marriage is an important social good, associated with an impressively broad array of positive outcomes for children and adults alike.
2. Marriage is an important public good, associated with a range of economic, health, educational, and safety benefits that help local, state, and federal governments serve the common good.
3. The benefits of marriage extend to poor and minority communities, despite the fact that marriage is particularly fragile in these communities."