While divorce has become more accepted by society and a declining share of Americans think stable family life for kids is more likely when married parents raise them together, a new report suggests that intact families are more important than ever for children.
“Do Two Parents Matter More Than Ever?” a report released Wednesday by the Institute for Family Studies, contradicts the theory that family structure and divorce have little effect on whether a child flourishes or flounders.
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