"The country's social cohesion is measured by its ability to provide a future for future generations, creating a climate of trust." The Italian demographic structure reveals an imbalance that must be addressed. Institutions are responsible for enacting active policies that enable young couples to realize their life goals by overcoming material obstacles and gaining access to services that make the path to parenthood difficult." Thus begins the message sent yesterday by Sergio Mattarella, President of the Republic, to Gianluigi De Palo, President of the Foundation for Birth and the Forum of Family Associations. "This is a precise prescription of the Constitution, which, in art. 31, calls on the Republic to facilitate 'the formation of the family and the fulfillment of related tasks, with particular regard to large families' through economic measures and other provisions." Protecting "motherhood, childhood, and youth" and "favoring the institutions necessary for this purpose," the President continued. Appropriate housing, fiscal and social policies, and work-life balance are critical issues for family development. The theme particularly challenges young people, who are frequently forced to postpone the intention of starting a family in order to wait for "better times," postponing the experience of parenthood until, at times, definitive renunciation." "The birth of a child symbolizes the community's hope and continuity - Mattarella concluded - With these wishes, I extend to all event participants my best wishes for the initiative, an opportunity for reflection on a critical issue for our country."