Family

Why Families Matter: The Need for Husbands and Wives—Fathers and Mothers
Given the current attacks on traditional family values, it is now more important than ever to understand why the family works and how it benefits the culture. This paper surveys social science research to demonstrate that marriage is an intrinsic good and the essential basis for the family, which is the fundamental building block of society. November 2005.

Domestic Partner Benefits: Chipping Away at Marriage and the Traditional Family
To put it simply, the homosexual agenda stretches far beyond its current rallying cry for same-sex marriage and tolerance in the public square. It all comes down to the definition of family. This paper discusses the tool of "domestic partnerships" in the push by homosexuals to win acceptance, legitimization and celebration of their behavior. October 2004.

Sexual Degradation: How Pornography Destroys the Family
Pornography is not “harmless adult entertainment” as the porn industry claims. Inside the world of pornography, sex is public, no relationship is sacred, and no one's body—not even a child's—is innocent. True, not everyone who views porn will become a sexual addict or a sexual predator. The most pernicious effects of pornography are more subtle, and result from the powerful influence it exerts over the hearts, minds and souls of individuals, and in the damage it does to intimate relationships. July 2004.

Indecent Exposure: Protecting Families From Offensive Programming
The increasing amount of offensive programming on television and radio has left many parents feeling frustrated, and wondering what—if anything—can be done. As broadcasters continue to push the limits of decency, citizens need to understand the role of the FCC, the applicable laws, and the impact of media ownership, as well as the public's critical responsibility to help protect the airwaves from obscene and indecent content. March 2004.

Parental Rights: Why they matter and how they're being ignored
Traditionally, there has been little doubt that the authority to determine what is in a childÅfs best interests lies with the parents; however, recent events indicate that this is not always considered to be the case. In the clamor to create policies to protect children, the important role of the parents is often overlooked or minimized. It should be the priority of every government policy that affects children to respect and guard the fundamental rights of parents. Once this foundation is recognized then the work of creating policies beneficial to children can be more reasonably approached. This paper will explore the legal and natural history of parental rights, the current trend away from them, and ways to reverse this trend. October 2003.

Intolerant Tolerance: The Weapon of Moral Relativism
In today's culture the traditional understanding of tolerance has been redefined such that the advocates of a new morality are shutting out those who support traditional family values. The "new tolerance" is not simply a philosophical abstract that is being postulated in the halls of academic institutions, it is the worldview being pushed on society. This paper examines the "new tolerance" and how it is affecting families, schools and public policy. December 2002.

Should Homosexuals Adopt?: Why adoption is not a homosexual "rights" issue
The movement to legitimize the homisexual lifestyle goes far beyond the push to get "same-sex marriage" legalized. Members of the homosexual community are fighting for more than just special classifications under the law—they are fighting to redefine the very meaning of family. The "right" to adopt should not be dirven by a desire to advance an agenda or to satisfy someone's personal desires to parent. Instead, the decision must be based on a careful determination of what is in the best interest of the child—which is to grow up in a home with a married mother and father. August 2001.

Too Many Fatherless Children: Can mentoring make a difference?
In America today, over 22 million children are being raised in fatherless households. That means four out of every ten children go to bed at night in homes where their father does not live. In North Carolina, mother-only families total 27.2 percent. This paper examines the statistics, the problems and the practice of mentoring as a stop gap for fatherlessness. June 1999.