WASHINGTON -- Is marriage becoming obsolete? As families gather for Thanksgiving this year, nearly 1 in 3 American children is living with a parent who is divorced, separated or never-married. More people are accepting the view that wedding bells aren't needed to have a family. A Pew Research Center study highlights rapidly changing notions of the American family.
Four In 10 Say Marriage Is Becoming Obsolete
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