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Why is marriage is a prerequisite to children? As far as I can tell, being unmarried or even single doesn’t prevent pregnancy.
by jitl 3y ago
Why is marriage is a prerequisite to children? As far as I can tell, being unmarried or even single doesn’t prevent pregnancy.
- vinyl7 3y agoBecause its kinda frowned upon for a man to bail and leave the mother and children to fend for themselves.
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- paulryanrogers 3y agoFather's don't have to get officially married to stay with the mother or support the children.
- dubeye 3y agoNo but it's much easier for a father to avoid supporting their child and family, if not married. It's not black and white of course, but to some degree, if you are not married, you are likely to find it easier to spend less money on the family
- paulryanrogers 3y agoChild support applies regardless, unless it's an unusual adoption situation. Are you referring to alimony or something else?
- silverquiet 3y agoHuman mating rituals can get way more elaborate than any other animal's.
- mindvirus 3y agoIt's not, and I didn't say it was. However, having children is one of the most cited reasons people get married. https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/11/06/why-people-get-married-or-move-in-with-a-partner/ https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/11/06/why-peo...