It makes sense. As it stands, single parent households (which have increased astronomically in the US) are the leading indicator of poverty in America. Ergo, the more there are, the more families (mom + child) are in poverty.
Given the fact my wife and I just had a child, it makes too much sense. Having a child is a HUGE undertaking. I cannot fathom how a single mom could do it, and maintain any modicum of economic opportunity. Comparatively then, you have families which are vastly more stable and secure in maintaining a decent income - as you'll generally have a husband that can work and advance his career significantly, while the woman can maintain child rearing and a strong household, ensuring finances aren't being spent on tasks that are outsourced to others in single parent families (food, nursery, ect). Those things can really add up and destroy wealth, as the monies are transferred to others as low-income jobs.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.
