The effects on children are no less destructive. The National Fatherhood Initiative has shown that where divorce occurs, the children are more prone to violence, illegal drugs, suicide, and dropping out of school. And by the way, don't interpret these facts as an attack on single mothers. I was raised by a single mom. I know the sacrifices she made for us.
Single moms are heroes born out of necessity.
Let us simply get rid of the government penalties that help break up families. Beyond its effects on our core institution of marriage, its effects on working women and minorities are particularly devastating. When the marriage penalty was proposed, America was a far different place. Most women were not yet in the workforce. Therefore, this tax clearly discriminates against women who may enter and leave the workforce according to their needs at home.