Breakpoint

The Family in Crisis

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Feb 2, 2026
A look at how cultural messages are weakening family commitments. Discussion of a new report diagnosing low marriage and fertility rates. Policy ideas to bolster families, including tax credits and savings accounts. The argument that law and the state can encourage religious involvement and protect faith communities.
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ANECDOTE

Concert Tweet Highlights Cultural Attitudes

  • The KFC Yum Center posted a tweet warning people about 'regretful pregnancies' during a snowstorm at concerts.
  • John Stonestreet uses this example to illustrate cultural attitudes toward family and decision-making.
INSIGHT

Family As Civilization's Foundation

  • The family has long been seen as civilization's foundational institution from Aristotle onward.
  • Contemporary deconstruction of family structures is often intentional and driven by influential progressive ideas.
INSIGHT

Law Shapes Culture And Family Outcomes

  • The Heritage Foundation report warns of low marriage, low fertility, and broken homes threatening America's future.
  • Laws can teach moral truths and thus shape culture, so policy matters for family restoration.
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