Marriage

[Gina]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Is marriage an outdated institution? Is co-habitation replacing the institution of marriage, and will this affect the security and stability of children?

Many social scientists and indeed many tabloids claim that marriage is arguably losing its appeal. With divorce ever on the rise – with statistics showing one out of every three marriages end in divorce, the institution of marriage as a religious and legal bond may be considered outdated in today’s society. Co-habitation is no longer unacceptable, indeed it is commonplace among the youth of today, and illegitimacy no longer carries such a social stigma. But is a stable family environment dependent on a marital bond – or more appropriately, if not dependent is it improved? What do you think??

Wow I do agree with Janet as this being deep. My personal opionion and thats all it is.. I do see marriages deteriorating around me after many years. I feel that this marriage vow is no longer taken serious. When you marry young , love is usually the cause and over the years you have to both work on it to keep it thriving. Today it is different many women no longer stay they are far more independent as far as their careers. As Janet mentioned older people stayed no matter what. Partly was because women were inferior as to going out and supporting themselves. Plus they sacrafice their happiness to raise their chilldren in a two parent home.

Rebecca you brought up a very good thread, The grass always seems greener on the other side but in truth its not. I do believe and I tell this to my children all the time, its very important to get a good education. I feel its best to marry a little later on , for when you marry early 20's, you don't know what you will feel when one day you wake up and your 40. Feelings do change.I tell them to go out and experience life, and when you are ready to have children settle down.. I think a loving family regardless if the parents are divorced are an important factor in stability.I see many children who stem from divorce are well adjusted. They need to feel love from both parents regardless and to interact with both.