| When man and woman plan to spend duration of lives together | When man and woman plan on having a child | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0.76 | 0.73 |
| 2013 | 0.64 | 0.64 |
% Viewed as Very or Somewhat Important
Sources:
gallup.com
Share:
| When man and woman plan to spend duration of lives together | When man and woman plan on having a child | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0.76 | 0.73 |
| 2013 | 0.64 | 0.64 |
There has been an 11% decline in the perceived importance of a legal marriage when a man and woman plan on spending the rest of their lives together. Currently, only 64% of people now consider a legal marriage important when raising a child.