Work Conflict
Being a parent is a job in itself, so adding another job in to the mix has to be difficult. However, when it comes to working many have no choice. Having a job is mandatory in many house holds! Especially if you're a single parent, and you don't have that extra support that you need, so you have to work twice as hard. It may seem like there's not enough time in the day when trying to spend time with your kids, and working to earn money so that you can take care of your responsibilities. It is even harder for parents who work night shifts. This is because as stated in the child care issue section "child care doesn't provide long enough hours that are beneficial to the parents who do not work your typical 9-5pm".
|
Mythical Norm
Nothing in life is perfect! Growing up people are taught from fairytale books and movies that families are portrayed as perfect. The average family is thought to have a house with a white fence, and a dog. Parents are able to spend as much time with their children as possible with no worry in the world. Typically families are portrayed as having a mother, a father, and two kids in the same household. The mythical norm is suggested to be two kids because that is what society tells us. That is what we see in TV shows, books, magazines, and the media. Everything is perfect! However, this is not how things are in reality and that is why it is considered a myth. According to Dictionary.com a myth is "an imaginary or fictitious thing or person; an unproved or false collective belief that is used to justify a social institution." This is exactly what these movies, books, and the media promote in today's society "a myth". In reality there are families that live in an apartment or with friends or another family member, with no dog, and do not have a car. Some parents find it hard to find quality time to spend with their children because they are juggling family, going to school and working.Many children live in families where one or both parents work evenings, nights, or weekends? Do these work schedules affect family relationships or well-being? (Journal of Marriage and Family)
|