The ideological fights between Left and Right have much to do with family structure. After all, the family is the cornerstone of society. Strong marriages that produce children undergird communities. Having and raising children to be productive, law-abiding, and dutiful is a must in every generation, no matter one’s political leanings. 

It’s been true for a while that the fertility rate in the United States is abysmally low. It is below replacement levels, which does not bode well for the future. The current rate is 1.62 births per woman. This statistic should bother everyone, not just those who consider themselves to be traditional in terms of family values or politics.