Family Flashcards
1
Q
31% of US families with children under 18 have one parent in the household.
A
Single parenthood increases the chances of poverty.
2
Q
In Massachusetts gay marriage was legally allowed.
A
The rest of the U.S. followed in 2015.
3
Q
50% of fathers stop seeing their child after a year of divorce.
A
i.e. 1.5 times a year for an average American dad.
4
Q
Family is the most violent group in society.
A
After police and military.
5
Q
33% women of victims of homocide are by
A
Spouse or ex-spouses
6
Q
There are more than 3 million reported cases of violence against children
A
Each year
7
Q
Average parents spend a quater million dollars
A
Before they send their kids to college.
8
Q
68% of African Americans are
A
Born to single women
9
Q
In 2009, the proportion of mixed marriages was
A
4%
