Issues, Etc. The Welfare of the State and the Health of the Family – Tim Goeglein, 1/30/26 (0301)
Jan 30, 2026
Tim Goeglein, senior executive at Focus on the Family and former White House official, outlines why family formation matters for societal health. He discusses Theodore Roosevelt’s view on state welfare relying on strong families. Short takes cover cultural pressures to delay marriage, evidence favoring earlier unions, how churches can include singles, and policy ideas to support family formation.
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Family Health Shapes National Welfare
- Theodore Roosevelt argued the welfare of the state depends on family health and civic virtue.
- Tim Goeglein echoes that modern declines in family formation threaten social morality and civic foundations.
Delaying Marriage Harms Family Formation
- Delayed marriage has become a cultural norm encouraged by education and career priorities.
- Tim Goeglein links rising average marriage age to weaker family formation and societal health.
Cultural Message: Wait Before Committing
- Cultural messages push young adults to wait for commitment and career before marrying.
- Goeglein notes social science shows earlier marriages often fare better over time.
