Ages of experience have taught us that the commitment of a husband and wife to love and to serve one another promotes the welfare of children and the stability of society. Government, by recognizing and protecting marriage, serves the interests of all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author argues marriage benefits children and society and should be protected by government.
- In plain terms
- Marriage helps families and society so government should support it.
- What can you take from it?
- Protecting marriage serves societal interests.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What supports a stable society?
- What role should government play in personal relationships?
Another view
Different family structures can also benefit society.
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