Thursday, December 01, 2005

Marriage Not Enough to Guarantee Economic Security

"More than one in four children with married parents is low income. The majority of low-income children in rural and suburban areas live with parents who are married, and most single parents were formerly married as well. The majority of married low-income parents are employed, and 41 percent of their children have two employed parents. Illness and disability are commmon reasons for unemployment. Low wages, lack of employee benefits, frequent moves, and low levels of education are common among these parents, and their need for public health insurance and food stamps is rising." Source: National Center for Children in Poverty (Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

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