Highlights from NFI "Marriage in Michigan" Report

Disclaimer: The following data was compiled by the National Fatherhood Initiative as part of their nationwide study "With This Ring..." For more details about the study, visit their website: www.fatherhood.org

1. Couples who marry should make a lifelong commitment to one another, to be broken only under extreme circumstances.

2. Couples who have children together ought to be married.

3. Given how long people are living these days, it is unrealistic to expect a couple to remain married to one another for life.

4. Fathers are as important as mothers for the proper development of children.

5. Either spouse should be allowed to terminate a marriage at any time for any reason.

6. All things being equal, it is better for children to be raised in a household that has a married mother and father.

7. All couples considering marriage should be encouraged to get premarital counseling before they marry.

More statistics and a complete PDF file of the report coming soon!