Today, many will argue that marriage is on the decline. Some will even argue that marriage is an outdated institution. While there is ongoing debate regarding divorce rates in the U.S., no matter what the actual divorce rate is, it is too high. Because more and more people are being raised in single-parent and divorce-impacted homes, many question the value and efficacy of marriage.
However, when you approach the question of whether marriage is an outdated institution armed with facts and research, you will find that marriage is far from an outdated institution. Marriage continues to provide profound benefits to individuals, children, and society at large. A wealth of research, studies, and statistics consistently support the idea that marriage enhances well-being across several emotional, financial, and social dimensions. Marriage is good for individuals, children, and society.
Ray Carter, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
John Stonestreet, Shane Morris, Chattanooga Times Free Press
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