A bipartisan group of Ohio lawmakers has introduced House Bill 262, designating the weeks between Mother's Day and Father's Day as 'Natural Family Month.' They aim to celebrate traditional families' role in society as marriage rates decline. The bill, introduced by Reps. Beth Lear and Josh Williams, advocates promoting 'natural families' defined as heterosexual couples with children to address declining birth rates. Critics, including LGBTQ advocates, argue the bill excludes diverse family structures. Members emphasize that strong families are essential for social stability and the future well-being of American society.
"At a time when marriage is trending downward and young couples are often choosing to remain childless, it's important for the State of Ohio to make a statement that marriage and families are the cornerstone of civil society, and absolutely imperative if we want to maintain a healthy and stable Republic."
"With America facing declining birth rates and a shrinking population, we can no longer afford to ignore the foundational role that strong families play in sustaining our future."
"H.B. 262 is about more than policy-it's about promoting the economic and social stability that comes from raising children in healthy, two-parent households. We must use every tool at our disposal to support the families that are building the next generation of Americans."
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