Children Quote by William J Doherty
“Marriage is a public good, not just a private relationship. We have a public stake in healthy marriages and two-parent families. Our society suffers with the collapse of the relationship of the couple who brings a child into the world.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Family Policy Forum, 2018
Healthy marriages benefit society; their breakdown harms the community, so supporting families is a collective responsibility.
In simple terms: Strong marriages help everyone; their failure hurts society.
Key Takeaway
Invest in marriage health for communal well‑being.
Themes
marriage
public good
family
society
policy
responsibility
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
policy
social.
When to use this quote
- counseling programs
- community outreach
- legislative reform
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
social capital
family stability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance public interest with personal freedom?
- What policies best support varied family forms?
A Different Perspective
May ignore individual autonomy and diverse family structures.
