Fact: Married two-parent homes have greater incomes than other family make-ups.
"Couples who get and stay married can have as much as four times the wealth of their single or divorced peers."
"Married adults have made greater economic gains over the past four decades than unmarried adults."
Children typically have access to more resources since "parents are able to pool their time, money and energy; children tend to be more of the focus of the home."
Stable marriages have a positive influence on earnings for males, ages 25-54.
"Family intactness increases high school and college graduation rates, as well as high employment rates."
Why It Matters: Only about 64% of children live in homes with two parents who are married, representing an all-time low.
What You Can Do:
Teach your children about the benefits of a marriage, even if you are not currently married.
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