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* [[Marriage]] is in the process of being systematically destroyed.
* This is evidenced by the dramatic increase in [[divorce]]s and the number of children who are born out of wedlock and grow up without a father.
* This destruction has been going on for two generations.
* The lives of children who grow up with one parent missing are "deformed"
* Growing up with one parent missing is worse than growing up poor, even if you have plenty of money
* When one parent is missing, it is usually the father
* Only fathers can:
** laying down the groundwork for a sense of moral judgment
** give praise that is believable
*** believable praise is necessary for genuine self-confidence
* '''Concession''': some marriages are bad for the kids, and some divorced parents are able to raise kids jointly
* ...but most kids would rather have both parents at home
* Most kids would prefer that parents acquire the strength or maturity to change their behaviors so no divorce would be necessary