The importance of excellent communication, commitment, distinction, empowerment, and unity in a marriage impacts a child's development as they proceed through their life cycle, as well as how their children approach parenting. Balswick & Balswick (2014) warn against relying too much on "self-help" material for parenting resources, but acknowledge that parents do require some professional assistance.

Do you believe that American culture gives too much or too little excellent education on the importance of parenting and how it affects our children and future generations? What solutions do you have for this problem?