Traditional Family Values Month

SCR 111 has been replaced with HCR 18

Key Differences:

1. Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 111 originated in the Idaho Senate and House Concurrent Resolution No. (HCR) 18 originated in the Idaho House of Representatives.

2. HCR 18 removes the following "Whereas" clauses:

WHEREAS, the International Federation for Family Development has stated: "As basic and essential building blocks of societies, families have a crucial role in social development. They bear the primary responsibility for the education and socialization of children as well as instilling values of citizenship and belonging in the society."; and

WHEREAS, according to the International Federation for Family Development, "Those who build stable families have a higher life expectancy, lower risks of mental illness, alcoholism and domestic violence. The children show lower infant mortality rate, lower risk drug addiction, and lower incidences of engaging in criminal activities after puberty, higher academic achievements, lower incidence of mental illnesses and fewer teenage unwanted pregnancies. A stable family is the lowest cost option for both its members and the State."; and

WHEREAS, the people who suffer the most from the decline in traditional family values and structure are the most vulnerable, especially children;

WHEREAS, those born into poverty and living with both parents have an 80% chance of climbing out of it. Those born into poverty with a single mother have a 50% chance of remaining stuck in poverty; and

WHEREAS, even in high-crime, inner-city neighborhoods, well over 90% of children from safe, stable homes do not become delinquents. By contrast, only 10% of children from unsafe, unstable homes in these neighborhoods avoid crime; and

WHEREAS, 63% of youth who commit suicide, 90% of all homeless or runaway children, 85% of all children who show behavior disorders, 80% of rapists with anger problems, 71% of all high school dropouts, 75% of all adolescent patients in chemical abuse centers, and 85% of youths in prisons come from fatherless homes

https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/HCR018.pdf

Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 111

The Idaho Senate has overwhelmingly approved Senate Concurrent Resolution SCR 111, officially establishing the interval between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as Traditional Family Values Month within the State of Idaho. This legislative action explicitly reinforces the indispensable role of the traditional family unit as a foundational pillar for societal stability, economic security, and sustained prosperity.

The resolution provides compelling evidence that robust family structures are directly correlated with significant societal benefits, including demonstrably lower rates of juvenile delinquency and adult crime, enhanced academic performance and educational attainment among children, and marked improvements in the mental and physical well-being of youth. Furthermore, SCR111 addresses alarming national demographic shifts, specifically citing the precipitous decline in marriage rates, the exponential growth of single-parent households, and the consequential, far-reaching societal ramifications of weakened familial bonds.

SCR111 designates:

• The inaugural week of Traditional Family Values Month to celebrate and honor the multifaceted contributions of motherhood, recognizing the profound influence of mothers in nurturing and shaping future generations.
• The concluding week, culminating on Father’s Day, to emphasize the critical importance of fatherhood and the institution of marriage, highlighting their complementary roles in providing a stable and supportive environment for children.
• The resolution also acknowledges and celebrates the indispensable contributions of extended family members, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings, underscoring their collective role in providing a comprehensive support network for families.

https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/SCR111.pdf