The True Cost of Family Breakdown - Melissa Kearney
TRIGGERnometry
Agnosticism Towards Marriage and Parenting Challenges
Social norms play a critical role in family dynamics, particularly regarding the rise in births outside of marriage, especially observed during the 2000s fracking boom. This phenomenon suggests that larger segments of the population are adopting an indifferent stance towards marriage, grappling with relationships that may not meet their ideal standards. Factors such as unstable employment, untreated mental health issues, addiction, and intimate partner violence create barriers to marriage; however, many individuals also exhibit a casual approach to relationships, pondering the necessity of formal commitment. Honesty about the challenges of parenting is essential, emphasizing that new parents will face significant difficulties and should seek help, regardless of their partner’s disposition. An open discussion about these realities might encourage more people to reassess their views on marriage and parenthood.
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