Jessica, we are in agreement regarding God’s institution of the nuclear family. You brought up Eve’s creation from Adam’s rib; hence, I was often told that God choose this, so woman would be close to the man’s heart. Sex between a married couple was not created exclusively for pleasure, its primary purpose was procreation; thereby, ensuring the survival of humankind. God meant for a man and a woman raise children as a nuclear family since each parent has a distinct role and duties in creating a wonderful environment in which children could grow up in a correct way (Genesis 2:18, 24).
As a child, in Columbus, Ohio, I grew up among a diverse culture and races of people. The African Americans had working fathers, stay at home moms, and dreams
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Marriage has become a no risk service based on a trial period; whereas, if it doesn’t work a no-fault divorce is a viable option. Innocent children are caught in the crosshairs of self-absorbed people who proceed to use them as pawns in their game with one parent being alienated from their children (often the father).
I too have read William Bennett’s book, “The Broken Hearth,” regarding the deterioration of the traditional nuclear family structure at an alarming rate; whereas, in reviewing, it is noteworthy that all civilizations that fell or declined did so when the traditional nuclear family structure collapsed (2001). The strength of the United States once came from our social fabric, now there is no censure of deviation from a moral compass. The media has played a huge role in creating a narcissistic society; emphasizing self-gratification and a “planet me” philosophy.
Reference
Oliker PhD., D.M. The Importance of Fathers: Is Father’s Day Real? Psychology Today: Sussex Publishers. New York, NY. (23 June 2011). Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-long-reach-childhood/201106/the-importance-fathers
Bennett, W. (2001). The broken hearth. New York: