Only about a fifth of American parents say it’s important to them that their children get married and have a family
Parents Say It's More Important for Their Kids to Make Money Than to Start Familiesnly about a fifth of American parents say it’s important to them that their children get married and have a familyThis is despite the fact that most parents find raising children to be rewarding and enjoyable, and almost a third of them say that being a parent is the most important part of their identity.
Given how much parents seem to enjoy raising children, what could be behind the wan enthusiasm for further propagation of the family line? Sociologists have several theories.In the last several decades, and especially in the last two years, the economy has changed in profound ways and there’s more“They’re valuing the necessities over the things that are optional,” says Cohen.
Attitudes have changed enough that it is perfectly possible for people to decline to get married or have children without anyone looking askance at them. Instead of following these traditions, American parents are encouraging their children to choose their own path. “Marriage and children are no longer viewed as crucial for life satisfaction and fulfillment. I think American society is continuing to move towards fulfillment and success through independence,” says Sabey.
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