Project M has been discussing arguments for and against early marriage and I think the lack of community/culture to support young married couples is a significant setback. I like the comment about getting couples together to enjoy evenings and I’d love to see organizations that assign marriage mentors within one’s religion/social group.
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I don’t know about you, but I kind of doubt most people that this statistic is describing are in the church until they marry and then just opt out until they have a child. I think a large part of the solution is reaching out BEFORE marriage, keeping people involved and plugged into their churches as they transition from adolescent member of a family to starting their own families. Many seem to get lost between those two points, perhaps touch down in church for the wedding ceremony, and don’t really latch on again until they have children. I agree with the other suggestions, however I think part of the solution to supporting marriage and family is supporting those who are not yet married. Coming into marriage with a strong relationship with God, a strong faith, and a place in a church is a great start as I’m sure you will agree!

My recent college experience of watching peers drop away from their faith in a secular environment with minimal spiritual support definitely shapes my opinion. Some may not come back, many will not until they have children and start to put down roots.

I’m new to the marriage blogosphere and appreciate this and so many other great blogs I now follow avidly, including Lori’s.
.-= Scott´s last blog ..The Audacity of the Bridal Paradigm – Part 4 – The Message Behind the Question =-.