Dr. Brad Wilcox: For the Sake of Our Kids

Dr. Brad Wilcox is known for his work on family and marriage, particularly focusing on how these institutions impact children. He argues that men who value marriage are more likely to get married, become fathers, and live with their children, providing more care compared to nonresident fathers. According to his research, married fathers provide significantly more direct care to their children than nonresident fathers, with eight hours of care per week in 2021-2022, up from 6.8 hours two decades ago, compared to just 36 minutes per week for nonresident dads

Wilcox is also a proponent of the "success sequence," which suggests that individuals who graduate high school, get a full-time job, and have children after marriage are less likely to be poor He emphasizes the importance of marriage in fostering a stable environment for children and advocates for policies that support marriage and work

In his role as director of the National Marriage Project and professor of sociology at the University of Virginia, Wilcox has published extensively on marriage, religion, and family life, contributing to discussions on how to strengthen families and improve the well-being of children.