5 Reasons Why Divorce Rate is Increasing in the United States
4. There is a loss of faith in the institution of marriage
Most American children do not have strong idols to look up to. With snowballing effects of divorce rate, children grow up seeing their parents fight or separate owing to infidelity or lack of commitment. This leads them to lose faith in the institution of marriage. Even if they find the right person, they are afraid to commit as they don’t want to end up like their parents.
5. There is a considerable rise in alcohol and drug abuse
Economic recession and loss of jobs have led to increase in alcohol and drug abuse. Any form of addiction destroys families and marriage is no exception to this.
