That divorce is not a good thing is true, and an opinion I share.
To say that the fact that there are many divorces cheapens the institution of marriage (for those who have successful ones) makes no sense to me.
The fact that some people break up is a terrible thing and bad for their children, if they have any. That being said, it doesn't harm the institution of marriage.
well for one thing, because it is easy to get a divorce and there is no social stigma attached to it, people enter into marriage more lightly. let's see how this works out, if it doesn't, no big deal, there's always divorce. THAT is how it impacts the institution of marriage, it cheapens it. Instead of entering into a lifelong commitment, it's a phase, something to give a whirl. there is a built in backdoor.