Families matter
November 20, 2006| By Nathaniel Ward
As American families gather this week, it’s worth remembering just how important the family is to our society.
Heritage’s FamilyFacts.org recently released a new compilation of studies finding that:
- Children raised in intact families have, on average, higher academic achievement, better emotional health, and fewer behavioral problems.
- Fathers of intact families spend, on average, more time with their children.
- Children raised in intact families are more likely to have stable and healthy romantic relationships as adults.
- Intact families are more likely to provide a safe home for children.
The data continue to demonstrate that America does best with strong families and a robust civil society. Click here to read the whole list of findings on the importance of stable families on FamilyFacts.org.
Nathaniel Ward is the Editor of MyHeritage.org—a website for members and supporters of The Heritage Foundation.
