Lauren Boebert’s husband shirks responsibility in divorce proceedings

Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert, who has been a vocal advocate of family values, announced on Tuesday she was divorcing her husband Jayson after roughly two decades of marriage, whom she had met when she was 16. The Daily Beast reported that Boebert’s husband became “extremely angry” and set his dogs loose on the process server when he was served with papers. Court documents filed on May 11 indicated that Boebert had requested child support and parental decision-making power for their children.

The reaction of Boebert’s husband has sparked a reflection on the values of personal responsibility and family. As a congresswoman who has campaigned on traditional family values, this high-profile divorce announcement could lead some to question if these values are genuine and how they are put into practice.

### A Divorce on Family Values

As a member of Congress who has publicly spoken about the importance of family values, Boebert’s divorce has arguably sown a seed of hypocrisy. She has repeatedly encouraged women to stick by their husbands, to “speak life” into their marriages, and to “chase Jesus.” This announcement of her separating from her husband of two decades seemingly contradicts her previously stated beliefs. However, it is essential to recognize that every marriage is unique, and divorces are often painful and complicated events.

As we listen to advocates of traditional family values, we should appreciate how complex and difficult it is to live up to these ideals. Boebert’s divorce is a reminder that it is difficult to live up to the values of a “perfect family.” While we cannot know what went wrong in Boebert’s marriage, everyone will agree that the circumstances leading to the apparent failure of the marriage are likely tragic and should not be taken lightly.

### Personal Responsibility and Shifting Blame

Another aspect of this story is the refusal of Boebert’s husband to take responsibility when he was presented with the divorce papers. As the Daily Beast reported, he refused the documents and became “extremely angry” when they were served. He let his dogs loose on the process server and accused them of trespassing. Such behavior is not taking responsibility and addressing the issue at hand. Instead, it is shirking accountability and avoiding confronting the problem.

The lack of personal responsibility and shirking accountability has become all too common in contemporary culture and politics. People who lack responsibility tend to deny that they themselves are the source of their own problems. Instead, they tend to blame others or circumstances around them. It’s unfortunate that Boebert’s husband seemed to display such behavior when invited to accept the divorce papers from his wife.

### Conclusion

The divorce announcement by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is a reminder that our cherished beliefs in traditional family values cannot inoculate us from the challenges of a modern world. As a society, we should be mindful of how we support family relationships and help those going through challenging times, irrespective of their public position. As individuals, we should recognize the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and addressing issues head-on rather than shirking responsibility.