Every happily married woman and man is well aware of the blessings of marriage and the joy of love, and many know the pleasures and challenges of raising children.
But now the Pew Research Center reminds us of something we already knew — that marriage produces great economic benefits for both men and women. In our society, there are more women working than ever before, adding to family income. In fact, many women are able to earn more than men.
Men, women and certainly children gain from women’s personal and economic contributions.
But in addition to economic benefits, good marriages produce more stability for families, and happiness for all parts of our society.