How much is a well-functioning society dependent on well-functioning families? Are the things a mother can teach the things that make for a better nation?
More to the point, is America suffering from the break-up of the family -- and where would we begin if we wanted to repair the home?
I think there is no question, America is suffering. Consider that the break-up of the home comes in two ways: 1.) The physical break-up. No longer are there two parents. 2.) The educational break-up. No longer do the parents teach their children values. The physical break-up is the lesser of the two. It is advantageous to have two parents, each showering love and care on their children. But, notice that single parents often jump to the front, perhaps being more mindful of their charge, and can be very diligent at raising their children.
No, the greater break-up is when parents fail to teach, when they disregard the need to instruct in what is right and wrong.
We look on the problems of our nation -- the political divide, the violence and condoning of violence, the racial discrimination -- and we wonder how many would be lessened if we had parents who taught lessons. If you are a parent, consider then, do you teach your children against violence, do you teach against racial discrimination, do you teach all the morals of life, and encourage them to be of good character?
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