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Divorce's Alarming Impact: Income Drops, Teen Births Rise

6/7/2025

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A groundbreaking study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals the harsh realities of parental divorce on over 5 million American children. The findings are alarming: divorce can slash adult income by 13%, spike teen births by 73%, and elevate mortality rates by 35%. This research underscores the profound and lasting impact of family separation.

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A groundbreaking study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals the harsh realities of parental divorce on over 5 million American children. The findings are alarming: divorce can slash adult income by 13%, spike teen births by 73%, and elevate mortality rates by 35%. This research underscores the profound and lasting impact of family separation.