The Art of Manliness Counterintuitive Ideas About Marriage, Family, and Kids
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Nov 27, 2023 Lyman Stone, a sociologist and demographer specializing in family and population trends, challenges common beliefs about marriage and families. He reveals that cohabitation may actually lead to higher divorce rates instead of lowering them. Stone also addresses how delaying marriage affects fertility and uncovers surprising reasons behind today's declining birth rates, linking them to high-intensity parenting. He even suggests that the roots of societal secularization can often be traced back to childhood experiences rather than adult choices.
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Cohabitation and Divorce
- Cohabitation before marriage, contrary to popular belief, increases the likelihood of divorce.
- This is because those who cohabitate may have lower match quality or slide into marriage without a clear decision.
Delayed Marriage and Legacy
- Delaying marriage can negatively impact fertility and the ability to leave a lasting legacy.
- The later one marries, the fewer children they tend to have.
Declining Fertility and Marriage
- Declining fertility rates are primarily due to postponed marriage, not solely the cost of raising children.
- While cost is a factor, the biggest contributor is fewer people getting married or marrying later.