A two career family vs
A two career family vs. a oneTwo-career family vs. One-career family
Quality time has become a password in two career families vs. a one career family. Many working parents try to set aside time in their hectic days to devote to their children. but what are the qualities of "quality time," and what differences does a a two career family have compared to a one career family? These along with some other questions remain unclear in today's society.
Most parents are working at a full time job (forty hours a week) five days a week. Therefore, when the parents arrive home from a hard, stressful day at work, they want peace and quiet. This is actually where the most problems begin. My mom and I try so hard to get housework done and food on the table all in a day's work. Both my parents are full time working parents, and vacations come rarely; however, spare time with my family is not optional. Some days I'll go a whole day without seeing one of my parents. Some days I wish it wasn't so hard to have two working parents. When my mom wasn't a career mom, I felt it was a lot easier on me and her. There was no talk like "Mom, when are you coming home?" or "Are we eating out again?" Being a two-career family is just what pays the bills. It is not an option; it's a must! Spending time with your children is usually minimal when two parents work in the same household. When both parents are working, that means both are equally tired and stressed when arriving home. So when are they spending time with their children? Quality time on weekends should be a time to catch up and find out what your children are learning and how they are comprehending these learning experiences. Spending quality time with my parents is very important to me. For one of my parents to converse with me, play board games, or even read me my favorite story shows me that our relationship is strong even though Mom and Dad are
working Monday through Friday- just like a one career family. Communication between parents and their children is a important part of life that a child needs. For instance a child who spends all of his time away from his parents may grow up and feel as if he was unwanted or in the way; however, a child that has extra time spent with him/her would feel loved and supported. Uninterrupted, completely focused time makes a child feel loved and supported.
Another contrast of a two career family vs. a one-career family is while some parents are focused on their responsibilities at work, they are requiring someone else to be responsible for their children. Daycare's are used as a suitable substitute for America's children. The bad effect on putting a child in daycare gets inadequate individual time nurturing where as a parent that stays home is able to give the children all the attention they want. As you can see, children need simple things and they shouldn't have to struggle for attention and nurturing. For example who's going to bake those cupcakes for snack time when it becomes my turn to bring in the treat? or Whos gonna buy me that calculator when I need one? Simple things makes a child feel loved and cared about.
In a fast-paced world of beepers and cell phones readily available to listen to everyone and everything we're missing the most important message coming from our children. Children are the future leaders, parents , communities and Americans. Surely, we shouldn't need technology to get a hold of our children.