Column: Why the kids are no longer getting married

In 1976, when disco was still king and leisure suits were fashionable, 65 percent of American 12th-grade girls wanted to get married. They wanted the big wedding, the kids, the Ford Country Squire station wagon and the kitchen with avocado-green appliances. But there is more to this story than a few interesting stats.

Dec 27, 2025 - 19:00
 0  7
Column: Why the kids are no longer getting married
In 1976, when disco was still king and leisure suits were fashionable, 65 percent of American 12th-grade girls wanted to get married. They wanted the big wedding, the kids, the Ford Country Squire station wagon and the kitchen with avocado-green appliances. But there is more to this story than a few interesting stats.

What's Your Reaction?

like

dislike

love

funny

angry

sad

wow