As has been noted on this blog before, The Rifleman adheres to a red pill philosophy. Particularly of note, the concept of marriage and divorce is an important one. Here are some harsh realities about marriage and divorce.
The myth of love
A woman is incapable of love as it is depicted on TV and in the movies. A woman either admires a man or despises a man. There is no in between. There is no third category. Understand that when a young couple is "in love," the woman is in the infatuation period - a period in which she has an unusually deep admiration for him.
A financial contract
As has been mentioned on this blog on multiple occasions, marriage, as defined by the US legal system, is a financial contract. There is a start-up fee (marriage certificate). And although there appear to be finacial benefits within the tax code for a married couple, the finacial risks are potentially far greater. It is not a winning risk versus reward situation.
Framework of the family unit
It used to be that marriage was the framework of the family unit for society. For a society to grow and flourish, it needs a strong family unit. In modern days, the family court and child support system have replaced the family unit. In essence, the government has taken the role of the father.
Impact
Homes without a father in them are very detrimental to society:
63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes (US Dept. Of Health/Census) – 5 times the average.
90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes – 32 times the average.
85% of all children who show behavior disorders come from fatherless homes – 20 times the average. (Center for Disease Control)
80% of rapists with anger problems come from fatherless homes –14 times the average. (Justice & Behavior, Vol 14, p. 403-26)
71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes – 9 times the average. (National Principals Association Report)
Father Factor in Education – Fatherless children are twice as likely to drop out of school.
Children with Fathers who are involved are 40% less likely to repeat a grade in school.
Children with Fathers who are involved are 70% less likely to drop out of school.
Children with Fathers who are involved are more likely to get A’s in school.
Children with Fathers who are involved are more likely to enjoy school and engage in extracurricular activities.
75% of all adolescent patients in chemical abuse centers come from fatherless homes – 10 times the average.
The Rifleman does not want these things for his children. This is why I am red pill.
If masculinity were truly toxic, then kids growing up without dads would presumably be better off than those who have them. But, they're not: they tend to be more depressed, aggressive & criminal. Truth is: we need more masculinity in society, not less.
- @conservmillen
This is something that came to me too late, after my high school sweetheart and I married, had 3 kids, and then she announced that she didn't love me, thought she hated me, and wanted a divorce. Then at the courthouse, at the divorce proceeding, she told me afterwards, in the parking lot, I'm sorry I ruined your life. I could have said many things, but I didn't. I still kept my relationship with my kids, but it of course was not the same. And that is the thing that I will never forgive.
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