The family has long been the cornerstone of American society, but now, it is in jeopardy. As a believer in small government, my natural inclination is to say the government shouldn’t be expanding its reach. Nevertheless, my conservative belief in the importance of our institutions also tells me that government can have a role in supporting families.

Supporting children and families has often been an area where both parties can come together. This unity has only increased as both marriage and birth rates have declined. People aren’t getting married and having children at the same rate they were previously.