Americans , particularly those under 30 , increasingly support same - sex marriage . Robert Novak says the more pressing issue nationally is how to restore the role of women . Four of every 10 children are born to unmarried women , a worrying development , he says . For those who do believe in social science , the question arises : what to do ? Frum : Marriage improves economic prospects and education , reduces crime .
Americans , particularly those under 30 , increasingly support same - sex marriage . Robert Novak says the more pressing issue nationally is how to restore the role of women . Four of every 10 children are born to unmarried women , a worrying development , he says . Frum : Marriage improves economic prospects and education , reduces crime .