Age Quote by Eleanor Brown
“There is much made in the psychological literature of the effects of divorce on children, particularly as it comes to their own marriages, lo those many years later. We have always wondered why there is not more research done on the children of happy marriages. Our parents' love is not some grand passion, there are no swoons of lust, no ball gowns and tuxedos, but here is the truth: they have not spent a night apart since the day they married.How can we ever hope to find a love to live up to that?”
About This Quote
Research focuses on divorce’s impact on children, neglecting how stable, happy marriages affect offspring’s future relationships.
In simple terms: Happy marriages are under‑studied for child outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Study positive marital models for healthier futures.
Themes
family dynamics
research bias
marriage stability
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
academic
social
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- parental education
- long‑term studies
Key Concepts
psychology
sociology
child development
Questions to Reflect On
- What benefits arise from happy marriages?
- How can research capture these effects?
A Different Perspective
Positive models may be harder to quantify.
