Marriage is a powerful protector of children. Children raised by their own two married parents live longer, are physically healthier, and show fewer signs of emotional distress and mental illness, than children in other family forms, even after controlling for race, income, and family background. They are mores likely to succeed in school and on the job. They are less likely to commit crimes, abuse alcohol or illegal drugs, engage in premature and promiscuous sex, have children out of wedlock, commit suicide and drop out of high school.
Maggie Gallagher, “Why Supporting Marriage Makes Business Sense.” Corporate Research Council paper.
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