The number of marriages that is collapsing is extremely high in Britain, most children see their parents split when they hit puberty. The birth outside marriages is at a higher level than ever.
30 years ago it was often considered shameful to have a child outside of wedlock but now it seems a normal thing. According to Think Tank, a child growing up with only one parent is more likely to encounter problems; the child is 75 per cent more likely to fail at school, 70 per cent to become a drug addict and 50 per cent to have an alcohol problem. Gavin Poole believes that a strong family with no problems is good for society; he also thinks it’s important for children to grow up in an environment where their parents are still together. Prime minister David Cameron thinks action should be taken, he wants family’s to stay together so he is introducing a Marriage Tax Incentive.
30 years ago it was often considered shameful to have a child outside of wedlock but now it seems a normal thing. According to Think Tank, a child growing up with only one parent is more likely to encounter problems; the child is 75 per cent more likely to fail at school, 70 per cent to become a drug addict and 50 per cent to have an alcohol problem. Gavin Poole believes that a strong family with no problems is good for society; he also thinks it’s important for children to grow up in an environment where their parents are still together. Prime minister David Cameron thinks action should be taken, he wants family’s to stay together so he is introducing a Marriage Tax Incentive.
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It’s true that more family’s are breaking apart because of separation, most of the time the children are the ones who end up being hurt. But I also believe that when a family is not working because parents fight a lot, it is better to separate so to give their children a chance to grow up in a more peaceful environment, if children are always surrounded by fights they will encounter more problems than if the parents would separate. I also wonder where this article gets its information from, the article appoints a lot of numbers but are these value? I don’t think this is a very good concrete article.
It’s true that more family’s are breaking apart because of separation, most of the time the children are the ones who end up being hurt. But I also believe that when a family is not working because parents fight a lot, it is better to separate so to give their children a chance to grow up in a more peaceful environment, if children are always surrounded by fights they will encounter more problems than if the parents would separate. I also wonder where this article gets its information from, the article appoints a lot of numbers but are these value? I don’t think this is a very good concrete article.
Hi Miranda! A very interesting article. You have written a clear summary and it is good that you mention all the "shocking" facts. This makes the reader want to read the whole article. I also like it that you give a strong opinion in your own reaction. Good job!:)
ReplyDeleteYou chose an interesting topic, because this is also an isue in the Netherlands. I agree that children are the ones who end up being hurt and that it is better to get a divorce when parents are fighting all the time, because that's also not good for the development of a child. It is nice to read that you are critical against the article, about the numbers without a good source. You also made little grammar mistakes, so good job !
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