Cohabitation Dangers for kids
Hi all, I'm so excited to have Brad Wilcox with us today. As you've probably heard and read, the rate of American couples who live together without being married are rising dramatically -- it grew 13 percent in 2010 alone. And while it may be a simpler, more convenient arragement for many couples, that doesn't mean it's without complexity -- especially when the couples break up. Wilcox's report deals particularly with the ramifications cohabitation can have on children. We'd love to get your thoughts and questions on this societal shift. Has it worked for you? Do you see risks? I'm also working on an upcoming story about the potential pitfalls of cohabitation, so if you have stories you're willing to share, I'd love to hear from you: mccarthye@washpost.com. Okay, let's get going! – September 09, 2011 12:58 PM Permalink Q . Brad, maybe you could start by telling us a little about the report. Has cohabitation always shown up as a m