Education could be key to a successful marriage

How to achieve 'happily ever after'

By: Ashley Sanchez, regular contributor to the Austin American-Statesman

Published: Feb. 27, 2009

As the rate of divorce climbs and the rate of marriage declines, Rep. Warren Chisum of the Texas Legislature is proposing education for couples who have minor children and file for divorce based on the grounds of insupportability. Those couples would have to submit with the divorce petition proof that at least one of them had completed a crisis marriage education course. There are certain requirements and waivers that are included in the bill, but overall Chisum is hoping that the education course could help out some couples who just need a little perspective. This would be a victory for adults and children alike.

I think this op-ed piece is very well-written and detailed. Ashley Sanchez clearly explains the different parts of the bill and why it is being proposed. In addition, I thought the piece was on a particularly interesting topic, one that needs to be addressed. Sanchez's thoughts on the bill seem to be quite valid, like when she mentions Chisum's bill appears to have no downsides. At worst, it eats up 10 hours of someone's time, which is nothing at the risk of saving their marriage.

http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/02/27/0227sanchez_edit.html