Policy
Family
The foundation of a successful society lies within the institution of the family. We have an obligation to protect the integrity and autonomy of the family, with parents being the rightful leaders of the institution. By implementing sound, principled family policy, we protect every facet of our American way of life. With united families, we put our next generation in the best position to succeed by ensuring that they have the support and liberty to achieve the American dream.
A nation cannot stand without a unified people. That is why protecting the institution of the family is of utmost importance. As the individuals who know their children best, parents should know that the law serves to defend and protect their right to lead their family independent of undue government influence.
Published Research
Conversations
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Can Americans learn to disagree better?
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Resilient Families in a Shifting Economy: Foundations for the Future
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Who should protect kids online? | Joel Thayer & Chris Marchese
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Our future depends on the families we build today
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Is having a family even doable these days?
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What policymakers can do to support families
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Should families serve the economy… or the other way around?
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Why starting a family can feel out of reach
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What’s putting pressure on families today?
Insights & Takeaways
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TakeawaysChurch and family can help our youth strengthen mental health
Read More: Church and family can help our youth strengthen mental healthThere are multiple ways to strengthen the mental and emotional well-being of Utah’s families, and a broader view that includes two vital institutions of civil society – the family and…
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InsightsHow the family affects and supports youth mental health
Read More: How the family affects and supports youth mental healthResearch shows that healthy institutions – particularly the family institution – can influence and ameliorate mental health crises, especially those among our children and youth.
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Want to strengthen families? Support boys and men
Read More: Want to strengthen families? Support boys and menMen need to empower other men by breaking the stigma of mental health and providing avenues for guidance and healthy masculinity.
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If we want to strengthen families, we need to empower boys and men, not forget them
Read More: If we want to strengthen families, we need to empower boys and men, not forget themStrong families drive a strong economy and require healthy boys and men to function well. The ability of policy leaders to strengthen the family will be limited if we fail…
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Reject Biden’s one-size-fits-all approach and embrace a true pro-family vision
Read More: Reject Biden’s one-size-fits-all approach and embrace a true pro-family visionA new White House executive order seeks to “expand access to affordable, high-quality” child care. Though well-intentioned, the Biden administration is promoting a myopic approach to family policy.
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Policymakers need to find Goldilocks level of involvement for family institution
Read More: Policymakers need to find Goldilocks level of involvement for family institutionGovernment should place the family institution on the same level of importance as government, business and education institutions.
