Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Why are fewer young Americans getting married and what does this mean for the future of families?
In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with TPPF's family policy expert, Hannah Bruck, to examine the cultural, economic, and societal forces shaping marriage and family formation in America today.
From the rise of online dating culture and social media influence to shifting cultural views on relationships, and financial stability, this conversation explores why so many young people are delaying marriage... or avoiding it altogether. Mandy and Hannah also discuss the critical role strong families play in building healthy communities, raising successful children, and sustaining a thriving society.
Topics covered in this episode:
-Why marriage rates have declined among young Americans
-How culture and technology are reshaping dating and relationships
-The impact of family structure on children’s success and stability
-Why strong families remain essential to thriving communities
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#family #marriage #parenting #texas #education #relationships #parentempowerment
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Why are fewer young Americans getting married and what does this mean for the future of families?
In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with TPPF's family policy expert, Hannah Bruck, to examine the cultural, economic, and societal forces shaping marriage and family formation in America today.
From the rise of online dating culture and social media influence to shifting cultural views on relationships, and financial stability, this conversation explores why so many young people are delaying marriage... or avoiding it altogether. Mandy and Hannah also discuss the critical role strong families play in building healthy communities, raising successful children, and sustaining a thriving society.
Topics covered in this episode:
-Why marriage rates have declined among young Americans
-How culture and technology are reshaping dating and relationships
-The impact of family structure on children’s success and stability
-Why strong families remain essential to thriving communities
👉Subscribe on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parent-empowerment-with-mandy-drogin/id1757708509
👉Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6TUJ0L3Ojck4z8x6j3vCvi
#family #marriage #parenting #texas #education #relationships #parentempowerment
The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s mission is to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation by educating and affecting policymakers and the Texas public policy debate with academically sound research and outreach.
Funded by thousands of individuals, foundations, and corporations, the Foundation does not accept government funds or contributions to influence the outcomes of its research.
The public is demanding a different direction for their government, and the Texas Public Policy Foundation is providing the ideas that enable policymakers to chart that new course.
Website: texaspolicy.com
X: twitter.com/tppf
Facebook: facebook.com/texaspolicy
Instagram: instagram.com/texaspolicy
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/texas-public-policy-foundation
