Republican lawmakers released a message ahead of Father’s day this year calling fatherlessness the great crisis in America today.
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Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, and Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., wrote the op-ed, which ran in Fox News. From the article:
There is little doubt that America is experiencing an unprecedented fatherless crisis. Approximately 80% of single-parent homes are led by single mothers; therefore, leading to nearly 25% of our youth growing up without a father in the home. This staggering statistic has not only destroyed the nuclear family but has devastated communities across the nation. For example, 85% of children and teens with behavioral disorders come from fatherless homes, and over 70% of all adolescent patients in drug and alcohol treatment centers originate from homes without fathers.
Fatherlessness has been a major issue in America as divorce and single motherhood have soared in the last few decades. In light of that, the lawmakers also introduced a resolution in Congress “commemorating the essential role of fatherhood.”
“Fatherlessness in the United States has led to a rise in crime, substance abuse, incarceration, decreased social mobility, and economic strains,” Rep. Donalds said. “How we, as fathers, empower, teach, and develop our children plays a direct role in their well-being, mental health, and ability to preserve through adversity. Promoting federal policies which incentivizes two-parent households directly correlates to economic prosperity, academic achievement, and generational advancement. As someone raised in a single-parent household, I understand the integral role a father has in a child’s societal and cultural development—and that’s why I am proud to stand with Rep. Owens in support of this resolution.”
Jack Brewer, a former safety in the NFL and chair of the America First Policy Institute’s Center for Opportunity Now, also co-wrote the op-ed.
God cannot bless a land that denies his order.. Only the Father can save us https://t.co/NuYBzvjY43
— Commissioner Jack Brewer (@JackBrewerBSI) June 17, 2022
The op-ed drew positive feedback online.
Fathers play an extremely important role in building #StrongFamlies. Thank you @BurgessOwens @ByronDonalds and @JackBrewerBSI for leading a much needed initiative! https://t.co/qlrz4EiGL4
— Dr. Drew Montez Clark For Congress (@drewmontezclark) June 17, 2022
Fatherlessness is a crisis hurting America and I’m thankful @JackBrewerBSI has been fighting to solve this.
I’m grateful for @RepBurgessOwens and @ByronDonalds who have introduced this resolution and I am so excited to see how Fatherhood Act will positively impact our country. https://t.co/BK1hDpOGIM
— Jillian Anderson (@Jillie_Alexis) June 17, 2022
