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Download full textFagan, Patrick F.; Patterson, Robert W.; Rector, Robert E. – 2002
The erosion of marriage has caused enormous difficulties for children, parents, and society. Compared to children born within marriage, those born outside of marriage are overwhelmingly more likely to live in poverty, depend on welfare, and have behavior problems. They also may suffer depression and physical abuse, fail in school, abuse drugs, and…
Descriptors: Family Life, Federal Legislation, Interpersonal Relationship, Marital Status
