marriage rates were higher, divorce and bastardy rates lower
That’s only desirable if there’s strong social pressure in favor of some family models over others. Tolerance of diverse family structures has made marriage less relevant for economic well-being.
No, that may also be desirable if some family models are more conducive to human happiness and flourishing than others.
No, that may also be desirable if some family models are more conducive to human happiness and flourishing than others.
That’s a valid argument only if this is so biologically. If it’s so merely culturally, cultures change.