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The peril of declining marriage and childbirth rates

June 22, 2026
The peril of declining marriage and childbirth rates

We have passed through the annual celebrations of mothers and fathers — what some call “Hallmark Holidays” — but if current marriage and childbirth rates continue their downward trajectory, the greeting card giant may need to find other days to boost its sales.

Unfortunately, Hallmark will not be the only one to suffer from the decline in mothers and fathers; our society will too. This is a shame because marriage and families provide significant benefits to our nation and to personal well-being.

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