Divorce rates may not be as high as you think: but the reason why is less than encouraging
Divorce rate data is far from perfect, but the general consensus among researchers is that divorce actually has declined since the 1980s.
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Single father households on the rise
This trend matters because, for one thing, children raised in married-parent families are far less likely to live in poverty.
Miss Utah should have mentioned the breakdown of marriage
Nearly two-thirds of breadwinner mothers are single-parents, most with less than a college education.
Breadwinner mothers: The rest of the story
The majority—two-thirds—are single mothers.
Video: Educational success begins at home, not at preschool
Time and again, research confirms that family plays a more significant role in helping a child succeed academically.