A recent study from Institute for Family Studies and Gallup shows that teenagers raised by conservative parents tend to exhibit better mental health compared to their more liberal counterparts.
From WND:
Further, the report specified, "Conservative and very conservative parents are the most likely to adopt the parenting practices associated with adolescent mental health."
And, "Parents who think highly of marriage exhibit better parenting practices and have a higher quality relationship with their teens."
The report explained, "After a decade of surging adolescent mental health problems and suicide, the nation’s leading public health authorities have declared an emergency. Unfortunately, the solutions proposed by organizations like the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics—such as increased funding for diagnostic and psychiatric services—do not meet the challenge and ignore what are likely to be the most important causes. Adolescent biology hasn’t changed."
For conservatives, these findings come as no surprise. In general, conservatives prioritize a strong family dynamic, rooted in a stable marriage. This undoubtedly imparts a sense of stability to teenagers. When you also consider the significance of morals to conservatives, it just further solidifies this stable foundation.
