High Cost To Society of Single Parenting: $112 Billion
New study looks at the extended costs of "family fragmentation" resulting from single parenting of out of wedlock childen and divorce. Many costs to society are especially because of the children growing up without the involvement of both parents. Single parents are more likely to live in poverty, require welfare and other forms of state assistance, and their children will need more education dollars.
The study says: "Because of the very large taxpayer costs associated with high rates of divorce and unwed childbearing, and the modest price tags associated with most marriage-strengthening initiatives ... programs even with very modest success rates will be cost-effective"
"The study documents for the first time that divorce and unwed childbearing -- besides being bad for children -- are costing taxpayers a ton of money," said David Blankenhorn, president of the Institute for American Values. "We keep hearing this from state legislators, 'Explain to me why this is any of my business? Aren't these private matters?"' Blankenhorn said. "Take a look at these numbers and tell us if you still have any doubt."
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