Does Single Motherhood Harm Children?

[amicus]

http://www.prospect.org/cs/articles?article=the_consequences_of_single_motherhood

Does Single Motherhood Harm Children?

Children who grow up with only one of their biological parents (nearly always the mother) are disadvantaged across a broad array of outcomes. As shown in figure 1, they are twice as likely to drop out of high school, 2.5 times as likely to become teen mothers, and 1.4 times as likely to be idle -- out of school and out of work -- as children who grow up with both parents. Children in one-parent families also have lower grade point averages, lower college aspirations, and poorer attendance records. As adults, they have higher rates of divorce. These patterns persist even after adjusting for differences in race, parents' education, number of siblings, and residential location.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...av=hcmoduletmv

http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?ei=...icp=1&.intl=us

http://www.realclearreligion.com/ind...862df-294.html

France became the first non- Scandinavian country in western Europe to record a majority of out-of-wedlock births.

Of the 816,500 births registered in France last year, 50.5 percent were to unmarried parents, up from 48.4 percent in 2006 and 40 percent 10 years ago, according to a report today by Insee, the Paris-based national statistics agency.

While the rate of unmarried births has risen the past decade, only Sweden, Norway, Estonia and Bulgaria had passed the 50 percent mark, according to Eurostat, the European Union statistics agency. In Sweden, they've represented the majority for the past decade.

Other countries are close. In 2006, the rate was 46 percent in Denmark, 47 percent in Slovenia and 44 percent in the U.K. While the rate has held steady in Denmark for 10 years, it's risen by a percentage point a year in Britain.

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In 2007, 40 percent of all children born in the US were to unwed mothers.

Two facts I wish to emphasize from the above information:

The high percentage of births to out of wedlock mothers.

The effect single parents have on children.

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The above to stipulate that it is possible in the near future that 'single parenthood' will be in majority status, in many if not most, western industrial nations.


As this has been discussed before and disagreed with, I propose that the ideological bias be left behind and that the issues be discussed in an objective manner.

Why are there so many 'out of wedlock' children being born?

And what will future effects be on society, the children involved and their children?

I also wish to disinclude the lesbian and gay parental issue as it begs the question of gender influence on children in their formative years. It is not rocket science to conclude the male/female parental role is the normative parameter.

Amicus...

 

[Stella_Omega]

Why don't you have anything to say about writing, or porn, or writing porn?

Back on ignore for you.

 

[JagFarlane]

http://www.prospect.org/cs/articles?article=the_consequences_of_single_motherhood







http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...av=hcmoduletmv

http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?ei=...icp=1&.intl=us

http://www.realclearreligion.com/ind...862df-294.html









~~~~~~~~~

In 2007, 40 percent of all children born in the US were to unwed mothers.

Two facts I wish to emphasize from the above information:

The high percentage of births to out of wedlock mothers.

The effect single parents have on children.

~~~
The above to stipulate that it is possible in the near future that 'single parenthood' will be in majority status, in many if not most, western industrial nations.


As this has been discussed before and disagreed with, I propose that the ideological bias be left behind and that the issues be discussed in an objective manner.

Why are there so many 'out of wedlock' children being born?

And what will future effects be on society, the children involved and their children?

I also wish to disinclude the lesbian and gay parental issue as it begs the question of gender influence on children in their formative years. It is not rocket science to conclude the male/female parental role is the normative parameter.

Amicus...

Ya know...a couple thoughts...

1) Does this count children, whom, instead of being born out of wedlock are born due to women using a sperm bank? If so, then you may wish to rethink those numbers...

2) Just because they are out of wedlock does not mean both parents are not involved. There are many men out there whom still tend to their children even though they are not married. Also you have to count in the number of boyfriends or fiancees still with the mother of their children, whom just are not yet married.

3) Why not include gay and lesbian parents? Yes, yes we all know, you're secretly a gay man hiding in the closet trying out your wifes panties, but in all due seriousness. There are many homosexual parents out there, whom raise their children well. Oh...and the fact that a lot of those children turn out hetero means nothing to you...

4) If you take those previous statements into effect...you soon realize that many of those children are born into loving homes, with the advantages of parents that truly care for them. Also, it may mean more along the lines of a downfall in the desire to be married. Considering the rising amounts of divorces, I'd be more concerned with that.

On a side note...perhaps this is another sign that gay marriage should go through...there would be less of these numbers to be dissected Vote yes on gay marriage.

 

[amicus]

Jag; your political advertisement dismissed, let me try to clarify something for you.

Most normal people, myself included, do not waste a second on the consideration of homosexuality, it is a non sequitur, without meaning.

At best, it is considered in the same category as a child born blind or with Down Sydrome, an aberration and abnormality.

What should concern everyone with a rational perception of society, is the huge changes being brought about by the destruction of marriage and the normative family structure and what it is doing and will do to society in general.

I regret that you cannot step aside from your myopic egocentric viewpoint and look at the larger picture.

Amicus...

 

[Guest]

Ami thinks he's normal?

 

[amicus]

Welcome back, I trust your Chicago adventure went well. And by the way, Ami, 'knows' what normal is and acts accordingly.



Amicus the normative objectivist...

 

[cloudy]

And by the way, Ami, 'knows' what normal is and acts accordingly.

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

 

[amicus]

Hmmm...no Cloudy, it is you that does not accept absolute definitions or terms, I use the word correctly, you deny it exists.

BIG difference.

Ami...

 

[JagFarlane]

-quirks an eyebrow- An aberration? Considering the many forms of homosexuality that have carried on in past centuries over many differing cultures, it is neither a current trend, nor an abnormality. Perhaps, when time travel is invented, we should send you back to tell a Greek warrior that his homosexual relationships are wrong.

The larger picture being this...that in truth, heterosexual marriage is declining, yes. There are many reasons for this. However, as I pointed out, your numbers only prove that unmarried women are having these children. They do not further breakdown into the other categories.

Jag; your political advertisement dismissed, let me try to clarify something for you.

Most normal people, myself included, do not waste a second on the consideration of homosexuality, it is a non sequitur, without meaning.

At best, it is considered in the same category as a child born blind or with Down Sydrome, an aberration and abnormality.

What should concern everyone with a rational perceptive of society, is the huge changes being brought about by the destruction of marriage and the normative family structure and what it is doing and will do to society in general.

I regret that you cannot step aside from your myopic egocentric viewpoint and look at the larger picture.

Amicus...

 

[amicus]

Jag, the oft referred to "Spartan's" taking boy bitches to bed is one possible result of large numbers of same sex individuals being basically locked up together.

Yes, the human desire for companionship is powerful and when deprived of it by circumstances, they turn to each other for solace. Even you should acknowledge that your exception is certainly not the rule.

It is more difficult to justify the rapid increase in homosexual behavior in the same manner, but less difficult when you consider the assault on gender differences that has taken place within and without the feminist movement.

Since I do not depend on trends or public opinion or political correctness to determine my basic values, I can only refer you to reality and nature and suggest you look into the entire purpose of male and female in the greater scheme of existence.

The 'other categories' you mention might provide additional information and a wider scope, but the basic issue is as I stated it and confirmed by the linkage provided.



Amicus...

 

[Dragonlipz]

Amicus, the bikini barista at the expresso stand

says that:
"The desire for human companionship can be realized while she provides an exceptional cuppa expresso." You have but to ask and fork over $7.50. All that and polka-dots too.....

 

[Guest]

Amicus....
From all of the single mothers... do us a favor and drop dead

K' pumpkin

 

[amicus]

Y'know, elizabetht, a true 'forum' would be composed of individuals who exchange rational thoughts with each other and not trade insults and inject their personal feelings into a conversation.

Even without you asking, I will inform you anyway, that I have great sympathy for people being caught up in events they do not and perhaps cannot understand.

In my foolish youth, I could not comprehend how the German or Russian people allowed their forms of government to completely destroy their individuality and freedom. I do understand now.

You, just as they, do not comprehend the vast social and political changes that are sweeping you along.

It saddens me each time I think of the millions of young people over the years who have sacrificed their youth, hopes and dreams in pursuit of an ideology that failed.

I may drop dead at any moment, but I assure you it will not be as a 'favor' to you.

Amicus...

 

[Dragonlipz]

Amicus, the bikini barista at the expresso stand

Says:
"Wow, that's deep."
I agree with her since I'm on the business end of her polka-dot thong.
"He doesn't know a damned thing about single mothers, kids, or women!"
"How true, my love, how true!"
She really have quite a bit of insight about these things......

 

[honeybites]

I turned out fine...

Oh wait...

 

[Guest]

Ami, just to clarify.

My brother has died. His widow is raising their son. And doing a damn fine job.

Explain how this is a terrible thing.

And what do you suggest her options should be, since she really doesn't wish to get married right away.

 

[JackLuis]

And what do you suggest her options should be, since she really doesn't wish to get married right away.

Ignore Amicus?

 

[Guest]

Ignore Amicus?

I usually do.

 

[Shadownight_Keeper]

Why are there so many 'out of wedlock' children being born?

Pre-marriage (boyfriend/girlfriend), common law marriage (still out of wedlock), and widowed-sticking to the basics. The same reasons that have been around for many years now. Only difference is time frame. There are more reasons, but your choice to exclude avenues of discussion, I'll limit my response.

And what will future effects be on society, the children involved and their children?

The same as it has been always, good, bad, or indifferent, life is what you make of it, and instill in others. Basically it is all depending on the parent and child. One can have a horrible parent, and grow up to be President, one can have an outstanding parent and grow up to be a serial killer. A parent could give everything and the child may not become greatness, or a parent could provide just the basics and the child turn out to be the next Hawking. It boils down to personal choices.

Just my opinion- agree or not, your choice.

 

[Dragonlipz]

Amicus- The bikini barista at the expresso stand

doesn't have the sense of humor I have and resents you calling her a troll......
I know that you're just having some fun and don't mean any harm but she's threatening to go to work fully clothed, and no one wants that, do they? (Maybe you, but then your polarity has always been a mystery)
So, she pissed, and I'm wondering what yer problem is? Does the troll factor get to ya? It definately does to others.....
Don't piss off the barista!

 

[amicus]

Ami, just to clarify.

My brother has died. His widow is raising their son. And doing a damn fine job.

Explain how this is a terrible thing.

And what do you suggest her options should be, since she really doesn't wish to get married right away.

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My sincere regrets for your brother and sister in law.

Please do not insult those who read and do not pretend even for a moment that widows and widowers make up even a thousandth percent of those unwed mothers.

Think what you may, but it is a crisis for western civilization that will not soon end, millions upon millions of children without fathers, without family and I have provided the links to confirm what those children do when they grow up.

You may ignore the problem if you wish, but do not expect others to.

Amicus...

 

[amicus]

Shadownight_Keeper
Virgin....

welcome to the forum...that is the entire point, this drastic upswing in unwed mothers usually only occurs during war time or great natural disasters, this crop is for an entirely different set of reasons.

Another aspect is the severity, over 50 percent in France and several other Euro nations, 40 percent in the US, an epidemic by any definition.

Perhaps you can disregard the statistics that show the uptick in troubled kids from single parent families, but I will not...

And...I welcome debate and discussion, you should not make assumptions concerning me based on others...


amicus...

 

[Dragonlipz]

Amicus, the bikini barista at the expresso stand

wants you to know that her father raised her as a single parent and she turned out quite well, thank you very much, as I will attest! She is quite fine! Polka-dots and all.....

 

[Xelebes]

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My sincere regrets for your brother and sister in law.

Please do not insult those who read and do not pretend even for a moment that widows and widowers make up even a thousandth percent of those unwed mothers.

Minimise what you don't like.

Think what you may, but it is a crisis for western civilization that will not soon end, millions upon millions of children without fathers, without family and I have provided the links to confirm what those children do when they grow up.

You may ignore the problem if you wish, but do not expect others to.

Amicus...

Maximise what you do.

 

[amicus]

Or, God forbid, it could be an accurate assessment, a mirror of reality that you choose not to see or accept.

Even when I provide linkage to other sources.....hmmm...as if I were the first to make mention...


amicus..