Brad Wilcox, professor of sociology and the director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, recently wrote the book “Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization.” In an era where divorces are up and marriages are down, Mr. Wilcox’s book is a countercultural work. The author, who is also a professor, husband, and father, sat down for a discussion about his new book and why marriage is the best decision you can make.
American Essence: It seems marriage is often portrayed as a feat of strength rather than a chance for fulfillment. Do you think one of the problems is that we label marriage and parenthood as a difficulty with some benefits instead of a benefit with some difficulties? How do we change the view of marriage to make it as appealing as it is in your book?
