Marriage in America: Declining Rates, Pro-Family Policies, and Valentine's Day | The Right Idea

Описание: Just in time for National Marriage Week and Valentine's Day, TPPF's Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen dive into the evolving landscape of marriage and family in America. Family policy experts Hannah Bruck and Noah Torres join to discuss declining marriage rates, fertility trends, cultural shifts like dating apps and "hetero fatalism," and pro-family policies to encourage family formation. This episode explores why fewer Americans are tying the knot and what policymakers can do about it.

01:10 - Hot Take: Worst Valentine's Day Gifts
04:20 - Guests Introduction: Hannah Bruck and Noah Torres
04:48 - Causes of Delayed Marriages: Technology, Dating Apps, and Economic Pressures
06:35 - What Young People Are Waiting For: Unrealistic Standards and Soulmate Myths
08:41 - Pro-Family Policy Philosophy: Family as the Core Unit of Society
14:10 - Cultural Communication: Convincing Young People Marriage Leads to Happiness
15:22 - Combating Social Media Echo Chambers and Influencer Lifestyles
17:07 - Who Are the Best Messengers? Celebrities, Pop Culture, and Community Leaders
18:56 - Role of Communities, Churches, and Friend Groups in Promoting Marriage
20:41 - The Success Sequence: Education, Job, Marriage – Path to Flourishing
21:44 - Pushback on Teaching Success Sequence in Schools
23:52 - Hetero Fatalism Explained: Why Boyfriends Are "Out" and Relationships Seen as Doomed
33:04 - Pushing Back: Policy and Culture to Restore Commitment
37:19 - Concern: Not Enough "Marriageable" People Due to Changing Expectations
39:10 - High-Connection Couples: Key to Satisfaction and Happiness
40:44 - Dating Apps: Still Destroying Relationships?
42:03 - Hurdles to Having Kids: Costs, Housing, and Cultural Parenting Pressures
44:50 - Politics and Marriage: Polarization, Tribalism, and Government Incentives
47:44 - Dating Across Political Lines: Focus on Love Over Ideology
49:45 - Conservatives and Pro-Family Government Policies: Tax Credits and More
52:10 - Marriage Tips and Communication Advice
53:57 - Future of Family Success Project: Parental Rights, TANF Reform, AI in Families

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