Study showing that parenthood, rather than marriage, is the mechanism through which moral principles are converted into legal and social obligations.

Parenthood, rather than marriage, is emerging as the main mechanism for converting moral principles into legal and social obligations. However, this study shows that living with both parents gives children a social capital not found in other cases.

...a most valuable contribution to the debate about the nature of the obligations of parenthood chiefly because of its attempt to stimulate lateral thinking which takes on board the complexity and fluidity of family relationships.