Discuss the reasons Popenoe gives for the decline of the father’s presence in the contemporary American family. According to Popenoe, nothing could be more serious for children than the trend he sees...

Discuss the reasons Popenoe gives for the decline of the father’s presence in the contemporary American family.

According to Popenoe, nothing could be more serious for children than the trend he sees toward “life without father.” Why do you agree or disagree?