Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Kids outside of marriage
The Office for National Statistics today released on paper a shocking statistic that 42% of children are now born outside of marriage. This is compared to 12% in 1980. Its important to note that many are now born within cohabiting couples but still the statistics do ask questions about the current state of society. Specifically the growth in a lack of respect for others.
Does marriage form the answer to anti-social behaviour? Well no, but still you cannot help but raise an eyebrow at these statistics.