In the last 50 years, family structures have changed dramatically. Just half a century ago, 75 percent of children lived in a home with two married parents in their first marriage. Today, less than half of children are raised in such a traditional situation, and more than a third are raised by single parents.
A decline in marriage has contributed to an increase in poverty.
In 1960, only 5 percent of children were born outside of wedlock. Today that number has risen to 41 percent.
Mr. Hoffmire stated the facts and then he named two ideas that might help--modify tax and welfare codes since married couples often receive fewer government financial benefits than they would if they were cohabitating, and offer marriage and family education programs. I'm not sure if either idea will help.
(Deseret News, June 9, 2015)
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