Tag: parenting gap

I initiated a radical social concept in the 1970s with my friends to support new families in our community. We were feminists and activists. We believed men and women shared equally in the conception, birthing and raising of our children. There was a community gap, however, in our transition from couple-hood to parenthood. We wanted change.

Our existing community where we lived, worked, learned, prayed, and played was disrupted when our babies were born. We were struggling young parents, away from our families, and inundated with professional advice. What we lacked was a supportive environment where we could share our highs and lows, and not be judged or criticized when we admitted to feeling overwhelmed, scared, or inadequate.

The following is a news item selected by the Hitched editors during the week of September 11, 2014.

Why Do Children of Married Parents Do Better?
There are countless studies that demonstrate that children of married parents do better in life. These kids typically do better in school (in all stages), including the fact that they're more likely to attend college; they're more likely to earn more money; and they're more likely to create their own stable families, which continues the cycle of prosperity. The big question is why?