[kitkat]

***The reasons are complex, but the educational system must take a lot of the blame along with...***

Actually, while I agree with you, there's one reason that's very simple. When a young man wanted sex, he was expected to get married and to be able to support a family. That was a strong incentive for him to get a job and work hard.

When women's lib told the women to give it away for free, the incentive disappeared.

[ran15]

When a young man wanted sex, he was expected to get married and to be able to support a family. That was a strong incentive for him to get a job and work hard.

I have a feeling that is the the biggest factor. Why do us men go out and become a doctor? So we can get more 'chicks'. Why do we go to the gym? So we can get more 'chicks'.. How many men honestly work out so that they are healthier?

[stacytec]

That was a strong incentive for him to get a job and work hard.

I'd have to disagree. I know my fair share of lazy dads. Good work ethic isn't an outcome of marriage alone, it is something that an individual develops over time through environment and family. When I was single, I worked my butt off - despite my fair share of "girlfriends".