In the natural progression of events in time a woman becomes wife first before she becomes a mother. Same with the man, he is first a husband before he become a father. The wedding vow is between the man and the woman. Nowhere in the vow that child/children are part of marriage. Children are part of the family. That is why “a man leaves his father and mother and cleave to his wife.”and get into their own marriage.
A Mom Sparks Online Fury With a Question About Prioritizing Kids Over Spouses, and We’re Lost Too
Family & kids
03/27/2022

For some couples, marriage has 2 acts: the first, where the main actors are the partners themselves, and the latter, when kids enter the stage and steal the show indefinitely. Experts believe that without a loving home and a strong union, kids won’t thrive, therefore, putting them before your spouse can lead to marital problems, and in some cases, even divorce. A new mother asked people if they prioritize their marriage before their kids, and moms rushed to share their opinions.
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Please note: This article was updated in March 2023 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
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