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558. The Facts Are In: Two Parents Are Better Than One

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Inequality in Household Structure and its Impact on Children

This chapter explores the inequality in household structure in the US, specifically focusing on the difference between college-educated and non-college-educated families. It discusses the challenges faced by single-parent households and the need to strengthen safe and stable families. The chapter also highlights the importance of two-parent homes for children and proposes ideas to improve the economic position of men without a college education to make them reliable marriage partners and fathers.

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