In 1960, roughly 70 percent of 30-year-olds were married, financially independent and starting a family. By 2000, fewer than 40 percent of 30-year-olds had done the same.
Brookings William Galston discusses the trend and implications
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Commentary
The Odyssey Years: The Changing 20s
November 7, 2007