Pedagogia

The differences between both children's parents who work and don't work

Frida Bouchot Diaz

Colegio Sara Alarcon

When both parents are occupied with their jobs for eight or more hours per day, there are obvious effects on the family. Also, when both parents work, there is a potential for greater equality in the roles of husband and wife. Depending on the nature of the parents' work, aswell as the family's values, fathers may assume more responsibility for child care and housework than has traditionally been the case. With their wives out in the workplace, men find it easier to define a greater role for themselves in child-raising. This is particularly evident when parents have staggered work schedules - for instance, if the father works daytime hours and is home after schooland in the evening, while the mother works a shift such as 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Dad may then be in charge of preparing dinner, cleaning up the kitchen and helping the children with their homework.   

Most families are two income. This fact is both pleasing and disturbing, depending on your opinion and your outlook.
While there's a good case to be made that the ideal parenting arrangementincludes at least one parent acting as full-time caregiver, for many people this isn't possible -- or ideal. Many families can't afford to live on only one income, and not all parenting duos want to split the duties so sharply.
Two-income families enjoy better financial footing and are likely to experience less financial stress. That benefit will be enjoyed as well by the children, who aren't immuneto worrying about the family's money situation. More money translates to higher-quality daycare, early education and private schooling. Families can obtain better health care, save more for their children's college education, enjoy more nights out as a family and take more frequent vacations that are nicer and longer than they might otherwise be able to afford.

Our modern lifestyle has made ita virtual necessity for both parents to work. You work more to afford better clothes, more food, and a nicer home, which is all, eventually, for your children. However, this work is what takes you away from your child.

The good news is that children are given positive role models when both parents work. It's a firm work ethic and a good example of dedication and motivation. After all, anyonewho has seen a person get up at 6 AM and stumble around gathering their work items, as well as their child's backpack or shoes, has to have respect for their dedication to not crawl right back into their nice, warm bed.
For families that choose to pursue dual income streams by working outside the house, parents may have a sense of guilt or concern over the child's diminished access to a parent.There are advantages for children who have two working parents, however. They learn to adapt to and respect other adult authority figures who supervise them, which helps to foster socialization. Daycare also puts the child in regular contact with peers, which can promote social skills such as sharing, taking turns and working as a group. The situation can also influence children's relationship withtheir parents -- daughters, in particular, may view the workplace as a field upon which either gender can fairly and fully compete.

Teaching a child that hard work pays off is an invaluable lesson in humility and personal character. However, if it pays, it also costs. There are many different prices to pay when both parents work.
1. Your children are with other people more than they are withyou.
Familiarity is what leads to habits. If your child is not around you, your choices for their behavior and habits are few. Their personalities are being formed by others. Sometimes, if you are among the very fortunate few, this will be a family member. Most times it will be a complete stranger, either in your home or in a day care environment. Either way, the implications are very scary....