Back in the day, it was considered a given that when you grew up, you got married and started a family. That was thought to be the best thing to do—even the right thing to do.
Today, in certain segments of society, young people are being discouraged from getting married. Whether it’s through talk of “oppression,” fear about divorce rates, pessimism about the future, or simply a lack of respect for marriage, such messages do a disservice to individuals and society as a whole.
