Our view on kids: When unwed births hit 41%, it not right

Our view on kids: When unwed births hit 41%, it's not right
USA Today

We can't escape the failure of the sexual revolution of the 1960's. However, too many adults are in denial and turn to sex ed programs and early education programs rather than assume the responsibility of raising their children.

In 2009, 41% of children born in the USA were born to unmarried mothers (up from 5% a half-century ago). That includes 73% of non-Hispanic black children, 53% of Hispanic children and 29% of non-Hispanic white children. Those are not misprints.

Some children of unmarried parents, of course, turn out just fine, particularly if the parents are economically secure or in committed, long-term relationships, or if the single parent is particularly strong and motivated. And as married parents will tell you, wedlock does not guarantee untroubled kids.

Even so, evidence is overwhelming that children of single mothers — particularly teen mothers — suffer disproportionately high poverty rates, impaired development and low school performance.

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