You Can’t Replace Family with Government

COMMENTARY Marriage and Family

You Can’t Replace Family with Government

Jan 11, 2023 1 min read
COMMENTARY BY
Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

President

Heritage Trustee since 2023
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If the Left had their way, Americans would replace moms, dads, and community with government. Brad Wilcox joins Heritage President Kevin Roberts to refute the Left and cultural elites’ misguided skepticism about the role of the family in American society and highlight ways to strengthen future generations with American traditions.

Brad Wilcox has committed his career to understanding the causes and consequences of family change in the United States and around the globe. His research has focused on how marriage, parenthood, and religion influence societies and individuals’ quality of life. Wilcox has been recognized for his work by the American Sociological Association Religion Section and his research has been featured in outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic.


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