The Family Research Council just published a new study on the impact of married couples who stay together compared to couples who divorce. The study found that a married couple's decision to stay together is more influential in lowering the number of teenage out-of-wedlock births, unemployment in fathers, and the number of Americans on welfare than any other factor. Researchers found that family cohesion is the main factor in determining whether a child will graduate from high school, families avoiding the need for welfare, and the rate of employment among young men.
This is interesting news in light of the popular notion that if a couple is having problems in their marriage, it is better for them to divorce than to expose the kids to ongoing conflict. In fact this study is just the latest addition to the wealth of research demonstrating that unless there is physical abuse, sexual abuse, or drug use, it is better for the couple to stay together, seek counseling, and not give up on the marriage. Kids need a mom and a dad, and they need to see them work out their problems, even when there is serious disagreement and disfunction. By every measure, kids always are better off when their parents stay together. Don't believe it? Ask some children and adults you know whose parents split up.
Blessings,
Dr. Paul
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