Family Issues

Pedophilia — Normal or Cause for Outrage?
(BLI) Win the battles over language and you win the culture war. 11/18/2011 >>more

NYC: Sex Ed, STDs and OWS
(BLI) Two stories in New York in recent weeks bring together Occupy Wall Street (OWS), STDs and sex ed. Is this going to be cringe worthy? You betcha! 11/3/2011 >>more

Steve Jobs: His Life and Legacy
(BLI) Like countless others, the circumstances of Jobs’ birth might have been “accidental,” but his extraordinary life bears witness to the fact that, in God’s economy, there are no mistakes. 10/7/2011 >>more

Rising Rates of Family Instability Linked to Cohabitation, Not Divorce
(BLI) A new report, looks at the rising rates of instability in families and discovers an alarming truth, that the impact of cohabitation is worse than divorce. 8/26/2011 >>more

Abortion Drugs Compliments of Neighbors and Friends
(BLI) Pregnancy and childbirth have moved from a woman’s natural, wonderful privilege to a medical “state” needing government and insurance representatives’ intervention for prevention and/or elimination. 8/8/2011 >>more

Evangelical Men Make Great Dads
(BLI) Clearly, Wilcox destroys the old idea that insensitive and authoritarian fathering is associated with evangelical Protestant men. 6/20/2011 >>more

A “Swing Bang Hum Dinger” of a Divorce
(BLI) Children who live without the safe, defined space that a married mom and dad provide are alone on the sea of life, buffeted by winds of chance and cruelty. 6/14/2011 >>more

Marriage Trends and the Evangelical Faithful
(BLI) Over the last half century, the institution of marriage has lost authority, power, and social functions in the U.S. 5/20/2011 >>more

Surprising Findings on the Standard of Living
(BLI) A recent survey on the quality of life in various nations surprisingly ranked Great Britain below several less developed countries. 5/13/2011 >>more

New York City Libraries: Providing Education and Titillation
(BLI) New York City Public Library officials defend providing pornography as a First Amendment right. 5/9/2011 >>more

Marriage Doesn’t Count; Feds Tabulate Same-Sex Behavior
(BLI) The federal government deems it too expensive to track marriage and divorce data; instead, turns its attention to tracking data about sexual activity, behavior, attraction, and identity of teens and adults. 3/15/2011 >>more

Nobody Gets Married Anymore, Mister
(BLI) No amount of school funding can overcome the hit our education system is taking from the fad…the lifestyle, even…of teen pregnancy. 3/4/2011 >>more

President Obama Won’t Protect Marriage
(BLI) This is the president’s latest bow to “gay” rights activists and his latest move out of mainstream values over to far-left policies that undermine the nation’s foundations and social structure. 2/25/2011 >>more

Miley Cyrus's Achy Breaky Dad
(BLI) Billy Ray, best know to today's generation as the father of Miley Cyrus aka Hannah Montana, talks about his daughter's career, her fall from innocence, and the impact all of it has had on his family. 2/17/2011 >>more

Russia's Demographic Winter
(BLI) Across Europe and in Russia in particular, there is a population crisis. It is not a crisis of overpopulation but the loss of population. 2/10/2011 >>more

IVF Clinic Raffles Human Egg
(BLI) Earlier this year a U.S. IVF clinic, the Genetics and IVF Institute in Virginia, exploited a British law banning payments to human egg donors, by raffling a treatment in their U.S. facility. 1/5/2011 >>more

The “Bad” Bachelor: A Cautionary Tale for Today’s Young Adults
(BLI) My overwhelming impression from this opening session is that The Bachelor is a cautionary tale for today’s young adults. 1/4/2011 >>more

Are You Truly on Vacation?
(BLI) Half of the managers in a recent survey said they return from vacation even more anxious and stressed than they were before they left. 12/22/2010 >>more

Teachers Blame Lack of Classroom Discipline on Lazy Parents
(BLI) Between students coming to school too tired and distracted to learn, and parents who automatically side with their child in disputes with teachers, educators are blaming the lack of classroom discipline on parents that "buy off" their kids. 12/16/2010 >>more

Girls Want Tough Parenting
(BLI) As the media and culture are sexualizing young girls, more of them are saying that they want and need tough parenting. 12/14/2010 >>more

Childhood Obesity
(BLI) Children are no longer growing out of baby fat. Instead, it has become a prime predictor of teenage and adult obesity. 12/13/2010 >>more

Popping the New Question: “Will You Live With Me?”
(BLI) Our present situation is a product of a tangle of factors that have brought us to the point where more and more young people, because they have seen too much divorce and too many miserable marriages, do not believe in lasting love or in marriage. 11/19/2010 >>more

Can Marriage Recover from the Assault of Radical Individualism?
(BLI) The declining number of married households. 11/17/2010 >>more

Pornography: Is it affecting your family?
(BLI) Sunday, October 31, 2010, kicks off the annual White Ribbons Against Pornography (WRAP) week. 10/26/2010 >>more

Welfare Reform: The Argument and the Evidence
(BLI) The following graph appeared on American Thinker as their Graph for the Day on October 19, 2010. 10/21/2010 >>more

Everybody is Not Doing it
(BLI) A study out of the Centers for Disease Control shows that the vast majority of teens are not engaging in sexual relations. 8/25/2010 >>more

OP-ED BY JANICE CROUSE!
Why Young Black Males Are Not Graduating High School
(BLI) Here are some irrefutable facts that Judge Walker and his ilk need to ponder. 8/20/2010 >>more

Who Needs Torrid?
(BLI) Is “torrid” just for newlyweds and not for paunchy, graying, past-middle-age types who have long ago grown past such nonsense? 8/17/2010 >>more

Clinton Wedding Raises Questions of Interfaith Marriage
(BLI) The American Religious Identification Survey of 2001 noted that mixed marriages are three times more likely to end in divorce or separation than same-religion marriages. 7/29/2010 >>more

Fetal Pain Study Debunked
(BLI) The Royal Academy released a study on fetal pain saying that the unborn child feels no pain before 24 weeks. 7/14/2010 >>more

Crouse Returns from the Family Values Conference in the UK
(BLI) An update of the events at the World Congress of Families Family Values Conference in London. 6/11/2010 >>more

'Put a ring on it': Marriage beats cohabitation in quest for happiness
(BLI) Beyonce's hit song gives a small glimmer of hope that, in addition to reflecting a new consciousness in the popular culture, she will magnify the influence on the culture of this budding new realism - the age-old idea that men should "put a ring on it." 6/11/2010 >>more

ObamaCare: Payback Time for All the Single Ladies
(BLI) Politically, the “marriage penalty” is also another Democratic kickback. This provision is designed to placate and cement the support of that 70 percent of unmarried women who voted for President Obama in the 2008 election. 5/21/2010 >>more

Five Myths about Same Sex 'Marriage'
(BLI) This social issue is a defining moment for mankind, not just this nation. What the homosexual activists are seeking is not a minor shift in the law, but a radical change in the fundamental institution that forms the basis for society. 3/9/2010 >>more

Honoring opportunity, acknowledging reality
(BLI) There is much to celebrate on International Women's Day - it has indeed been a century of progress - but that progress came at a very high price. 3/8/2010 >>more

Tiger’s Authentic Apology and Reasonable Demands
(BLI) I, for one admire the way he has handled this whole sordid mess with as much dignity and privacy as possible. I will be praying for his complete healing and for the restoration of both his personal and public life. 2/22/2010 >>more

Now, Pew Says, Marriage is a Better Deal for Men than Women
(BLI) Many women are finding it difficult, if not impossible, to find a husband who is their financial, career or social equal. 2/3/2010 >>more

Media Wake-Up Call for Parents
(BLI) When it comes to electronic media, things are changing so fast that parents are lagging behind. 2/2/2010 >>more

Abusegate and Children
(BLI) The sad reality is that we are spinning our wheels as a nation in trying to keep up with the problems of children who are denied the presence and protection of mature, concerned fathers. 1/26/2010 >>more

Stress and Marital Happiness
(BLI) Problems nearly always arise if the couple fails to draw back when the stress lessens to make refurbishing their relationship a priority. 1/4/2010 >>more

Children at Risk
(BLI) The completion of Children at Risk was a major accomplishment of 2009. 12/31/2009 >>more

How to Keep Christ in Your Christmas
(BLI) This year, why not resolve to make Christmas a blessing for your family? Here are some simple things you can do to keep Christ in your Christmas celebration. 12/18/2009 >>more

Of Marathons and Marriage
(BLI) Running a marathon has some lessons for marriage. No matter how easy things are in the beginning, there are going to be difficult periods. 12/8/2009 >>more

Census Taking or Agenda Making?
(BLI) The U.S. Census Bureau recently released data showing that there are currently 150,000 "married" homosexual couples. 10/2/2009 >>more

Nationalized Academic Standards?
(BLI) New effort to craft national academic standards of learning underway. 9/23/2009 >>more

Being Sexually Deprived in a Sex-Saturated Culture
(BLI) According to the popular television personality and psychologist, Dr. Phil there is an epidemic of “sexless marriages” these days. 9/15/2009 >>more

Planned Parenthood to Run School Health Clinics?
(BLI) Provisions within the Health Care Reform Bill, H.R 3200, could open the door for groups like Planned Parenthood to run health clinics in or near schools. 8/24/2009 >>more

A Closer Look at Cohabitation
(BLI) Since 1970, America has seen a 1000 percent increase in cohabitating relationships and today 40% of our nation's children are born out of wedlock. 8/6/2009 >>more

Surprising News About the Divorce Rate
(BLI) The divorce rate has long been thought to be quite high; so high that many young people express fear of making a commitment themselves. 7/9/2009 >>more

The Vanishing Family Hour
(BLI) At a recent gathering of broadcasters, advertisers - the life blood of broadcasting - took issue with the lack of family programming available and announced steps to initiate family-friendly programming that they can associate their products with. 7/3/2009 >>more

Women Skipping Marriage Yet Having Children
(BLI) Despite efforts to reverse the influence of the welfare state and to promote responsible fatherhood, more urban women are choosing to skip marriage altogether on their path to motherhood. 6/23/2009 >>more

Being a Daddy’s Girl
(BLI) Research studies indicate that daughters tend to marry someone who treats them like their dad treated them. 6/19/2009 >>more

Is There A Fathers Day in You Son's Future?
(BLI) After decades of focus on women in our society, problems are growing among the young men in our society. 6/18/2009 >>more

It's a Book!
(BLI) Dr. Janice Crouse, Senior Fellow and Director of CWA's Beverly LaHaye Institute, has been away from our microphones for a while as she focused on an exciting new project. 6/4/2009 >>more

Our Schools Be Broke
(BLI) Public schools are failing too many of the nation's children by not preparing them to meet even the most basic standards for being well educated. 5/14/2009 >>more

Mother's Day 2009
(BLI) Becoming a mother doesn't make you into a saint, but there is something about becoming a mother that does bring out the best in most women. 5/8/2009 >>more

Re-Making Your Home into a Haven for Your Children in Just One Month
(BLI) Rebecca presents workable ideas for handling real-life situations with kids who want to live "in the world" without being "of the world." 4/22/2009 >>more

Reflections on Marriage
(BLI) By publicly exchanging vows of fidelity and promises of love, those who marry begin a work of building something larger than they know. 4/6/2009 >>more

California Supreme Court Considers Proposition 8
(BLI) The justices expressed their desire to uphold the will of the voters as expressed by 52 percent of the voters who passed Proposition 8. 3/6/2009 >>more

Learning about Leukemia
(BLI) During the past six weeks, our extended family has been learning things that nobody ever wants to learn. 1/12/2009 >>more

Girls Need a Dad and Boys Need a Mom
(BLI) A new study contains an excellent analysis of the importance of opposite-sex parent relationships. 1/9/2009 >>more

Same-Sex "Marriage" Battle Headed to the Heartland
(BLI) The battle to preserve marriage as the union between a man and a woman is no longer being fought in the liberal, coastal states. 12/15/2008 >>more

Marriage Unites as Politics Divides the Nation
(BLI) Ironically, many of those who voted for liberal president-elect Obama also voted to support traditional marriage. 11/7/2008 >>more

Rowena and Ruth
(BLI) With the passing of the survivors of the Great Depression and World War II, a whole era of our nation’s history is fading from our collective national memory. 10/6/2008 >>more

Mother - Remarks at Rowena's Funeral
(BLI) We hope that this beautiful tribute to a wonderful Christian lady will warm your heart and inspire you in your Christian walk. 10/3/2008 >>more

Speech: A Child’s Best Hope for Life, Health, and Family
(BLI) BLI's Dr. Janice Shaw Crouse addressed the members of Real Women of Canada this weekend. 9/24/2008 >>more

Rand Study Reports Teens Respond to Standards and Challenges
(BLI) Kids who have standards and are challenged to live up to them ultimately make better decisions. Who knew? 6/17/2008 >>more

Exposing Failed Radical Theories and Policies
(BLI) A healthy marriage provides a superior child rearing environment. No matter what the data show, some of the crowd insisted that other family arrangements could produce just as beneficial an environment. 5/28/2008 >>more

The Poetry of Ruth Baird Shaw
(BLI) A poetic moment for Mother's Day. 5/9/2008 >>more

Cultural Landmines Parents Should Avoid
(BLI) Parents today have a very difficult task guiding their children through America's dangerous cultural shoals. 4/14/2008 >>more

Don Baird: “The Voice of the South”
(BLI) It was not until his memorial service that I learned that he was called, "The Voice of the South." 4/8/2008 >>more

Graduation Rates Low in Large City Schools
(BLI) A report released by America's Promise Alliance shows that public schools in major cities are in trouble. 4/7/2008 >>more

Marriage is the Norm
(BLI) A new study from The Barna Group debunks the often-stated "fact" that half of all marriages end in divorce. 4/3/2008 >>more

Godly Wives vs. Jaded Looks
(BLI) Dr. Crouse shares with us a message of hope that love and romance can be rekindled and kept alive despite the difficulties a couple may face. 3/31/2008 >>more

The Incontrovertible Facts about Fathers
(BLI) A massive body of evidence shows that active fathers are absolutely essential in preventing behavioral problems with boys and psychological problems in girls. 2/26/2008 >>more

And Tango Makes Three
(BLI) A book has been written about the "gay" penguin couple that zoo keepers blessed with an orphaned egg. 2/22/2008 >>more

Children Are Eating the Fat of Our Land
(BLI) The obesity rate for preschoolers and teens has tripled and, for elementary school kids, the obesity rate quadrupled. 2/19/2008 >>more

A Valentine for Daddy and Mother
(BLI) Love is more than just a card or red roses once a year. 2/12/2008 >>more

Cleaning Up The Media Clutter In Your Kid’s Room
(BLI) With such exploding choices available to children, parents have difficulty in monitoring what their kids are watching and hearing. 2/6/2008 >>more

Chasing Excitement, Cheating Death
(BLI) A friend told reporters that Emily "enjoyed" posing for the pictures because "she wanted to be in the movies and she needed the extra money." 12/3/2007 >>more

The McCaughey Septuplets Turn 10
(BLI) The McCaugheys recently celebrated the tenth birthday of their miracle septuplets. The December issue of Ladies' Home Journal, now on newsstands, chronicles the last decade and the miracles that continue to unfold for this family. 11/27/2007 >>more

Married Today, Gone Tomorrow
(BLI) While the divorce rate remains fairly constant at about one in five, those married since 1980 are more likely to divorce. 9/26/2007 >>more

The Perennial Child Care Crisis
(BLI) The cliché is that “if working families can’t afford child care, law enforcement will end up taking care of the kids.” 8/29/2007 >>more

The Tell-Tale Touch
(BLI) Seeing that couple with their three children was a lasting image for our minds and hearts on this Sunday morning. 8/29/2007 >>more

American Youth Say Parents are Their Heroes
(BLI) 8/27/2007 >>more

Images From a High School Reunion
(BLI) Going back for a high school class reunion sharpened my focus on certain realities. 8/16/2007 >>more

How to Make Your Honeymoon a Success
(BLI) The book is packed full of meaningful, useful information for planning a honeymoon that will be the foundation of a life-long marriage. 8/2/2007 >>more

Young Adults Embracing Life
(BLI) 7/13/2007 >>more

Kids and Marriage No Longer Inseparable
(BLI) In a culture where everybody talks about doing what is best for kids, more and more people are separating marriage from childbearing and childrearing 7/3/2007 >>more

Marriage Lessons From Ruth Graham
(BLI) She took it as her calling to nurture and keep her whole family happy, especially Billy. 6/20/2007 >>more

“With All the Lamps Still Blazing”
(BLI) Sadly, young love doesn’t often see examples today of what old love can be. 6/19/2007 >>more

It Doesn't take Wealth to Leave an Inheritance
(BLI) We have a wonderful heritage - one of which I am enormously proud. 6/15/2007 >>more

World Congress of Families Wrap-up
(BLI) 5/18/2007 >>more

Teen Pregnancy Day Used to Attack Abstinence Education (3:20)
(BLI) 5/10/2007 >>more

Join Family Activists in Poland (7:52)
(BLI) 3/16/2007 >>more

CWA at the International Family Life Conference (4:48)
(BLI) 2/22/2007 >>more

Hangin' On To Hubby
(BLI) Women can dramatically transform a hostile environment into a peaceful, happy home. 2/6/2007 >>more

The Year of the Baby
(BLI) A Newborn was 2006’s Celebrity Accessory 1/3/2007 >>more

New Volleys in the Mommy Wars (3:09)
(BLI) 1/2/2007 >>more

Temptation in Toyland (5:54)
(BLI) 12/15/2006 >>more

America Faces a Popeye Moment
(BLI) Our culture has had all it can stand! It can't stands no more! 12/14/2006 >>more

The Girls Who Loved the Greatest Generation Guys
(BLI) They were just small-town boys going a long way from home and leaving behind everything they loved and valued. 11/1/2006 >>more

British Retailer Pulls Pole Dancing ‘Toy’
(BLI) 10/24/2006 >>more

Marriage Is Not Dead;
With TLC It Would Be Fine!
(BLI) Current trends toward changing the family structure are profoundly reshaping American society. 10/19/2006 >>more

Schools Adapting to Gender Confusion (7:21)
(BLI) 10/18/2006 >>more

Boys Will Be Boys
(BLI) In the process of taming those troublemakers, while cherishing their masculinity, my grandfather taught them how to become men. 10/10/2006 >>more

Belonging to the Beloved
(BLI) Nothing is more painful to lovers, even among those who were formerly promiscuous, than infidelity. 8/30/2006 >>more

New Data on Unmarried Motherhood
(BLI) 7/26/2006 >>more

The Inherent Vulnerability of Motherhood
(BLI) Hollywood and feminist rhetoric do little for women in a vulnerable time. 7/24/2006 >>more

Pray for Poland’s March for Life and Family
(BLI) 6/1/2006 >>more

Big Love – Desperate Housewives with Only One Leading Man
(BLI) 3/20/2006 >>more

BLI’s Crouse Speaks Today on Repercussions of Marriage Alternaives
(BLI) 3/15/2005 >>more

The Natural Family: A Manifesto
(BLI) 3/15/2005 >>more