Marriage - an outdated institution?

[Abs]

Marriage is arguably losing its appeal claim many social scientists, and indeed many tabloids. With divorce ever on the increase – with statistics showing one out of every three marriages end in divorce, the institution of marriage as a religious and legal bond may be considered outdated in today’s society. Co-habitation is no longer unacceptable, indeed it is commonplace among the youth of today, and illegitimacy no longer carries such a social stigma. But is a stable family environment dependent on a marital bond – or more appropriately, if not dependent is it improved?

Whats your view?

[sophis^catrina]

I don't think it depends on marital bond. As a stable environment really depends on the the state of the marriage, rather than the status of being married.

I think being single is better for the kids, rather than having to married parents cheating on one another, for example.

Also the way (Muslims) view marriage is very different from the way they view it. Like we can't have extra or pre-marital sex.

[Enigma]

Well thats not happening in Oman certainly.