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The Policy Prescription for Single Parents
In my book, I suggest restoring the norm of two parent homes for children as a remedy. Many social scientists agree with the data showing inequality, but some argue for supporting single parents instead. I reject that response because the evidence favors two parent families. It's not a moral argument, but an empirical one. Government transfers and community programs cannot fully compensate for an absent parent.