Families face major challenges—everything from
depression and anxiety to substance abuse and medical problems.
The problems are showing up in the data:
- One divorce occurs every 36 seconds in America.
(U.S. Census Department, 2011) - 22% of children live in homes below the poverty
level. (National Center for Children in Poverty) - Depression affects 10% of the adult population.
(CDC) - For every 2.4 marriages in 2011, there was one
divorce. (U.S. Census Department) - Just 50% of American adults think the Bible contains
everything you need to know to live a meaningful life. (
State
of the Bible 2014
)
But despite all of these challenges, families
continue to be one of the most important sources of support, love and meaning
in people’s lives. The upcoming feature-length documentary called
Irreplaceable is the first in a series from
Focus on the Family that explores critical questions about the family in
today’s culture.
Take this poll to see the problems families face today, and watch the film Irreplaceable when it hits theaters for one night on May 6.
Read more about Irreplaceable and view the trailer below.