Those who resent Christianity want to promote single-parenthood as equally ideal. This myth is just another example of the vain deceit of the Culture War. While this myth may provide a convenient excuse for thoughtless parents, it has no foundation in reality. Increasingly, the media attacks the concept of the historic family. The Hallmark greeting cards company sells cards congratulating individuals on becoming divorced.
Children suffer from the social structure of divorce.
Not only do they lose time and contact with the absent parent, but often the custodial parent is forced into situations which allow less time with the child. Economically, divorce creates many poverty situations for both children and parents. Half the single mothers in the United States live below the poverty line. Only ten percent of married mothers find themselves in the same situation. Most families simply do not have enough income to maintain two separate homes and lifestyles.