Family Life
Research* shows that the quality of family life is a key indicator for problems later in life.
If you have experienced family breakdown, you are;
75% more likely to fail at school
70% more likely to be a drug addict and
50% more likely to have alcohol problems.
Nearly one in two cohabiting parents split up before their child’s fifth birthday, compared to one in twelve married parents.
Three-quarters of family breakdown affecting young children now involves unmarried parents.
Over the last decade the number of lone parents in the UK has increased from 1.6 million to 1.88 million.
15% of babies are born into homes with no resident dad.
The Church can help improve and strengthen Family Life in many ways, for example marriage courses, parenting courses, divorce recovery.
Below are some franchisors who can help equip you.
*Centre for Social Justice www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk