>>>>
>>>>These are interesting reads:
>>>>https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/nine_facts_about_family_and_work_real_final.pdf
>>>>http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2013/03/14/modern-parenthood-roles-of-moms-and-dads-converge-as-they-balance-work-and-family/
>>>
>>>Yes, no surprises there.
>>>
>>>http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005044.html
>>>
>>>In 1960 the divorce rate (divorces vs marriages) was 2.2
>>>In 2012 it was 3.4
>>
>>True - but in the early 1980's it was 5+. It is no longer true that the divorce rate is rising, or that half of all marriages end in divorce. It has not been for some time.
>>
>>
>>>Single parents births are off the chart.
>>>
>>>I suspect that by the time my grandsons become grandparents the word 'family' will take its place next to 'tribe' and 'clan.'
>>>
>>>A golf buddy is a catholic priest.
>>>I have urged him, when he performs marriage ceremonies, to issue the equivalent of the Surgeon General's warning.
>>
>>Personally I think marriage is and outdated concept in today's society.
>
>I agree. So why bother with all the hypocrisy?
>Women, who ultimately set family norms, don't have a clue about where this is leading.

mmmm I dunno about that. I think more women are leaning towards the "why bother" line of thinking too. And when it comes to family norms, there is more equality between what's considered a woman's responsibility and a mans responsibility than there used to be.