Order Of Man: Protect | Provide | Preside

I’m sure you’re well-aware of the drug abuse, suicide, and violent crime rates with regards to young men. It’s all over the headlines these days and, with the latest school shooting in Florida, it’s become impossible to ignore. There is a real problem here. And, while the rest of the world focuses on gun control and legislation in hopes of putting a bandaid over the problems that are becoming all too common, I’d encourage us here within the Order of Man to look at the root of the problem, which I believe is fatherless homes. Let’s take a look at some of the statistics: 63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes (US Dept. Of Health/Census). 85% of all children who show behavior disorders come from fatherless homes (Center for Disease Control). 71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes (National Principals Association Report). 70% of youths in state-operated institutions come from fatherless homes (U.S. Dept. of Justice, Sept. 1988). 85% of all youths in prison come from fatherless homes