1) America is an infantilized society, where people are largely no longer responsible for their own and their families' well being. The idea of consequences for

1) America is an infantilized society, where people are largely no longer responsible for their own and their families' well being. The idea of consequences for actions, and inactions, is fading quickly. The idea of solemn duty to others is long gone. 2) Life-long monogamy, even as an aspirational ideal, is on its death bed. Marriage is now about personal satisfaction, instead of duty to spouse and children.