Annual Report Says Marriage Is Still Declining In America
By Victor Trammell
Since 1999, studies have been conducted to monitor marriage in America. The published reports that derive from the studies are called “The State of Our Unions.” The 2012 report is now available and can be found online. “The State of Our Unions” focuses on the 60 percent of adults in America that have a high school diploma but do not have at least a four-year college degree. People who fall under this category are classified as “middle America.”
According to the authors of the annual report, 44 pecent of the children born to middle American parents are out of marriage. Brad Wilcox, one of the authors of the report wrote, “Marriage in Middle America is at a tipping point, with unwed childbearing threatening to become a new norm.” It is a generally accepted principle to believe that children who are born inside of wedlock have the best chance for a good upbringing. People who come from the conservative school of thought, or those who seek to preserve conventional family values are concerned that the new report provides a grim look for the future.
The authors of “The State of Our Unions” suggest several public policy recommendations for improving the marriage prospects in America. Some of those recommendations include tripling the child tax credit, eliminating “disincentives” for the poor and unwed mothers, and investing taxpayer money in marriage and relationship education programs.
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Marriage is falling because we have turned away from God. HE built this institutional for our stability and protection. When we abandon God’s protective net we leave ourselves to destruction. The Black family was the first to go under but now it is nationwide and spreading internationally. What is needed indeed are incentives to rebuild the family and restore the stability that has been lost. Last but not least, we MUST repent.
Last but not least, is that you shouldn’t have voted for a man who supports the union of 2 men. Now you’r sorry azz wants to act so holy, when your actions helped create this mess.
Some say that marriage takes commitment. Others say that it is an institution. If marriage is an institution to which one is committed what is the criterion for commitment? Is the commitment voluntary or involuntary? Do the individuals who are committed become better citizens and thereby strengthen the community? Are the rights of the individual stripped away during the term of commitment? Who pays or what is the funding stream for the operation of this institution called marriage? What is the charter upon which this institution is built? Is it backed by law? If the law is broken what police force will execute enforcement? What is the benefit to being committed to this institution. What court can commit you. What certification do you need going in and coming out? What protections are guaranteed to persons who are in this institution?
I got to read that report!
Marriage maybe becoming outdated simply do to the economic crisis. Under financial stress, people are drained and any other responsibilities become a burden.
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