Transform the Word

You Can Feel It?

Something’s changed.

Families don’t look like they used to. Divorce is everywhere. Fewer people are getting married. More kids are growing up without dads.

And whether we admit it or not — it’s hurting us. All of us.

How We Got Here

This didn’t happen overnight.

Culture shifted.

Marriage went from being “the goal” to “just an option.”

TV shows and influencers told us to put ourselves first, chase freedom, and forget the old rules.

In 1960, 73% of American children lived with two married parents. Today, that number is below 50% — the lowest in U.S. history.

Politics played a role.

In the 60s and 70s, welfare programs tried to fight poverty — but many ended up rewarding single-parent homes.

Research shows marriage penalties in welfare programs can cost families thousands of dollars a year — creating financial incentives not to marry.

Community disappeared.

Neighborhoods got quiet. Churches emptied.

Only 31% of Americans attend religious services weekly today, down from 50% in the 1950s. That means fewer mentors, fewer support systems, and fewer safety nets for struggling families.

Why It Matters

This isn’t just sad. It’s dangerous.

Kids raised without both parents are:

4x more likely to live in poverty 2x more likely to drop out of high school 7x more likely to become pregnant as a teen More likely to struggle with depression and behavioral issues

Broken families lead to broken communities.

Broken communities lead to a broken nation.

The Way Back

No politician is coming to fix this.

No government check can replace a dad.

No viral TikTok will teach your kids character.

It starts with us.

Fight for your marriage. Don’t walk away if you can fight for it. Be the parent who shows up. Your kids need you more than your career, your hobbies, or your phone. Help other families. Mentor a kid. Invite a single mom to dinner. Step in where there’s a gap.

One study found that if marriage rates returned to 1980 levels, child poverty would drop by as much as 20%.

And yes — push for change. Support policies that make marriage and family easier, not harder.

One Last Thing

Strong families build strong kids.

Strong kids build strong communities.

Strong communities build a strong nation.

If we want to save America, we start at home