You Shouldn't Need Research to Know: Why A Traditional Family Is Best
Why Children Need Both a Mother and Father, According to Research
Why Children Need Both a Mother and Father, According to Research
(Daily Signal) - While Valentine’s Day is now in the rearview mirror, there is never a bad time for Americans to be reminded that strong families thrive when men and women commit to one another in holy matrimony before bringing children into the world.
It is no secret to conservatives that children raised by their married mother and father are more likely to succeed in school, avoid harmful behaviors, and enjoy better long-term mental health than those raised in a single-parent home.
Yet in a culture that has rejected the reality of biological sex and redefined the meaning of marriage, it can be difficult to explain why the natural family is the best structure for children’s long-term outcomes.
The differences between how men and women interact with their children are seen every time a dad throws a baby in the air—much to the child’s delight and often to mom’s distress. The complementary parenting styles of men and women are observed in everyday life, but they are also backed by research.
According to research from the Journal of Child and Family Studies, when it comes to raising children, mothers are generally…