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Old 04-10-2008, 15:21   #14
The Reaper
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I disagree.

When I was growing up, it was extremely rare for a child not to have two married parents of differing genders.

Now that is the exception rather than the norm. There is no shame in siring or birthing children out of a committed relationship, and without a long-term intent to raise them as parents. How many kids have little contact with their fathers, and in many cases their mothers as well?

This results in kids with few, if any parental figures, role models, mentors, or discipline. Most are shielded from reality checks, accountability for their actions, or responsibility, having no parents present who understood the concepts.

Welcome to the Nanny State, where the socialist village can raise your unwanted children, at no cost or penalty to you.

TR
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