The cost to kids of redefining marriage – Paul Sullins

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Revd Dr Paul Sullins is a US-based researcher with a message he says is the most important thing people should be talking about. In our latest interview, Paul and I discuss the population-based scientific evidence that shows man-woman marriage is vital to society. His research highlights the serious consequences for families and children brought about by a departure from these natural norms. Watch the full interview here:

Paul presents a compelling case: he explains that marriage is fundamentally a natural institution, not something created by government or religious authorities, but intrinsic to human societies throughout history. Paul argues that the stability and future of society hinge on how we define and uphold marriage.

He says marriage has six key characteristics – one man and one woman, a public declaration of mutual consent, conjugal relations, exclusivity, permanence, and joint mutual responsibility for offspring. Paul focuses on the importance of these elements primarily in terms of the outcomes they produce for children and society. His argument is clear: only the union of a man and a woman consistently delivers the stable foundation children need to thrive.

Paul makes the case for a married mum and dad based on objective population data, highlighting the significant advantages for children raised by their biological parents. The data clearly shows that children raised in same-sex households are at a much higher risk of adverse mental health outcomes – more than five times higher than those raised by their married biological parents. Paul emphasises that the evidence is overwhelmingly consistent: natural marriage provides the best environment for children.

Despite mainstream claims, empirical evidence clearly supports that children thrive best when raised by their biological parents in a stable, committed marriage.

At C4M, we stand for the truth about marriage and its vital role in ensuring the well-being of children and society. So why do many schools, government and media, promote alternatives to what the evidence clearly shows is best: children growing up with their married mum and dad?