According to Maria Sophia Aguirre, an economics professor at Washington DC’s Catholic University of America, families with married parents are not only more beneficial to the overall health and development of the children, they are necessary for good economic development.
Aguirre noted, “the breakdown of the family is a symptom of a sick and weak society.”
Problems of all sorts increase in irregular families: Women are more likely to be abused, kids are more likely to use drugs, and women and children of broken families have a higher probability of living in poverty. …
Giving a review of nations ranging from Canada to Chile, the economist concluded that families are simply better for the economy.
“The breakdown of the family damages the economy and society since human, moral and social capital is reduced and social costs increase,” she explained.
What a sweet, sweet ending to the 2008 college football season. After a first half marred by interceptions, penalties, and defective play clocks, the Florida Gators emerged victorious over the Oklahoma Sooners in the BCS National Championship game last night. For the Sooners, it’s their fifth straight BCS bowl game loss and their third national championship loss under head coach “Big Game Bob” Stoops and his dandy white visor.
