“Two Career Family vs. One- Career Family”
In today’s economy, a
family has to decide if they are going to be a two career family or a one career
family. This decision cannot be taken lightly. There are several factors to
consider when making this decision such as money, family time, and stress. These
three factors affect the quality of life for both types of families.
Even though most people only consider the impact these
factors have on the parent, they also deeply affect and influence all children
of the family unit.
First, in a two career family, there is usually enough money to pay the
bills, save for emergencies’, and pay for better quality products. The ability
to pay the bills means that constant financial worries could be one less
potential argument at the dinner table. With two incomes, the parents can save
some money. The ability to do this will help pay for the inevitable emergencies,
plan a vacation, or pat for extra- curricular activities for the children. With
the ability to pay for better quality products, they will last longer without
having to be repaired or replaced, which also inherently decrease stress. This
will also help save money. With two careers there is double the income. An
increase in income may help reduce arguments or friction between the parents. As
a result the children do not hear their parents constantly arguing over
money.
Second, with a two career family, there are many opportunities to
spend family time together. Two of these opportunities include family
vacations, and family outings. In a family with two incomes, the family can
afford to take family vacations. On a family vacation they get to spend quality
time together in a completely different environment. The family can visit
another state or country and talk about things that are important to each of
them. In- between family vacations, the family can go on family outings. Outings
can be as simple as going camping or to a zoo or as elaborate as a theme park
for a day. On family vacations and outings, the children get to spend quality
family time with both parents and build memories that will last a life time.
Lastly, in a two- career family, there are reductions in some stress
levels such as enjoying family time and the ability to pay bills. Although there
may be conflicts in schedules, the ability to enjoy the time that the family
does have together reduces stress. The ability to pay the bills on time and put
money back for a rainy day reduces stress and arguing between the parents. When
the parents’ stress level is reduced, it directly affects the children. Reduced
stress for parents means the parents are more relaxed. When the parents are
relaxed, they have more patience with the children. And spend more quality time
together.
Next, let’s take a look at the one career family. This family must also
consider the quality of life for every member of the family and how it will
affect the children involved. The factors of money, family time, and stress can
impact the children similarly in a family where only one parent works as in a
family where both parents work.
First, in a one
career family, unlike a two career family; there may not be enough money to pay
the bills, save some, and pay for better quality products. With only one income,
there may not always be enough money to pay the bills on time. Unlike, with two
incomes, this can cause arguments between the parents, in front of the children.
With one income, the parents may not be able to save some money. The inability
to save money means that there may not be any extra money for unexpected bills,
vacation, or extra-curricular activities. In contrast to the two career family;
the one career family may not have the ability to pay for better quality
products at the time of purchase. This inability to pay more at the time of
purchase may lead to the added expense of repairs or replacing the products more
often than a two income family. Not to mention interest-bearing loans. With only
one career, the family has to be more mindful than a two career family of where their money goes. In
contrast to a two career family, the arguments over money can be more frequent
and traumatic for the children.
Secondly, similar to a two career family, a one career family has many
opportunities to spend family time together. For example, with only one parent
working the family can spend more time together each day without conflicts in
schedules. A one- income family can also go on family outings similar to a two-
income, but they may just have to budget what they do a little more. A one
career family may go on family outings that cost less such as fishing in a
nearby creek, walking in the woods, or just playing in a park. Like two career
families, a one career family can take family vacations. The difference is that
they may not be able to afford going to a different state or country. Being able
to spend family time together as a family during the day, on family outings, or
on a family vacation builds the family unity which is important to the health
and mental welfare of the children.
Last, in a one career family, there are also things that reduce the
stress level just like in a two career family. In a one career family, some of
these reductions include not having to worry about conflicts in the parents’
work schedules, not worrying about who will stay home from work if a child gets
sick, and who will watch the children if both parents work the same or over
lapping shifts. With only one parent working, it is easier to take time for
family outings on a spur-of-the moment because they don’t have to worry about a
conflict in work schedules. Also, if a child gets sick, there is already a
parent at home to take care of them. Unlike in a two career family, the parents
don’t have to worry about a loss in income for one parent having to miss work to
take care of a sick child. Furthermore, a one career family doesn’t have the
stress of deciding who will watch the children while they work, contrary to a
two career family. A one career family doesn’t have to choose between daycare,
private babysitter, or a nanny. The children always have a parent there taking
care of them which provides stability and a since of security for the
children.
Whether you decide to
have a two career or one career family, you must take into consideration how it
will affect the children involved. In a two career family, there is usually less
arguing about money issues than in a one career family. Both families can enjoy
spending family time together. With a two career family, the parents have to
coordinate their work schedules to be able to go somewhere together for an
outing or vacation. In contrast, a one career family only has to work around one
parent’s schedule, but may not be able to afford the more elaborate outings or
vacations. Both, types of families must learn to live within their budgets to
prevent stress and arguing around the children. Both families must spend quality
family time together whether it is a vacation in Spain or a walk in a local
state park for a day to build a stronger family bond, or memories to last the
children a lifetime. Similarly, a two- career family and one career family have
to find ways to reduce stress. When the parents are stressed they have less
patience with the children and may yell at them for things they normally would
not. The parents may argue in front of the children, causing the children to
worry about what is going to happen to their family. When things at home are
stressful the children feel it, and it can affect their school work,
friendships, and health. Ultimately it is up to the parents to decide if a two
career family or one career family is best for their situation and creates the
least stress for all members of the family.
In today’s economy, a
family has to decide if they are going to be a two career family or a one career
family. This decision cannot be taken lightly. There are several factors to
consider when making this decision such as money, family time, and stress. These
three factors affect the quality of life for both types of families.
Even though most people only consider the impact these
factors have on the parent, they also deeply affect and influence all children
of the family unit.
First, in a two career family, there is usually enough money to pay the
bills, save for emergencies’, and pay for better quality products. The ability
to pay the bills means that constant financial worries could be one less
potential argument at the dinner table. With two incomes, the parents can save
some money. The ability to do this will help pay for the inevitable emergencies,
plan a vacation, or pat for extra- curricular activities for the children. With
the ability to pay for better quality products, they will last longer without
having to be repaired or replaced, which also inherently decrease stress. This
will also help save money. With two careers there is double the income. An
increase in income may help reduce arguments or friction between the parents. As
a result the children do not hear their parents constantly arguing over
money.
Second, with a two career family, there are many opportunities to
spend family time together. Two of these opportunities include family
vacations, and family outings. In a family with two incomes, the family can
afford to take family vacations. On a family vacation they get to spend quality
time together in a completely different environment. The family can visit
another state or country and talk about things that are important to each of
them. In- between family vacations, the family can go on family outings. Outings
can be as simple as going camping or to a zoo or as elaborate as a theme park
for a day. On family vacations and outings, the children get to spend quality
family time with both parents and build memories that will last a life time.
Lastly, in a two- career family, there are reductions in some stress
levels such as enjoying family time and the ability to pay bills. Although there
may be conflicts in schedules, the ability to enjoy the time that the family
does have together reduces stress. The ability to pay the bills on time and put
money back for a rainy day reduces stress and arguing between the parents. When
the parents’ stress level is reduced, it directly affects the children. Reduced
stress for parents means the parents are more relaxed. When the parents are
relaxed, they have more patience with the children. And spend more quality time
together.
Next, let’s take a look at the one career family. This family must also
consider the quality of life for every member of the family and how it will
affect the children involved. The factors of money, family time, and stress can
impact the children similarly in a family where only one parent works as in a
family where both parents work.
First, in a one
career family, unlike a two career family; there may not be enough money to pay
the bills, save some, and pay for better quality products. With only one income,
there may not always be enough money to pay the bills on time. Unlike, with two
incomes, this can cause arguments between the parents, in front of the children.
With one income, the parents may not be able to save some money. The inability
to save money means that there may not be any extra money for unexpected bills,
vacation, or extra-curricular activities. In contrast to the two career family;
the one career family may not have the ability to pay for better quality
products at the time of purchase. This inability to pay more at the time of
purchase may lead to the added expense of repairs or replacing the products more
often than a two income family. Not to mention interest-bearing loans. With only
one career, the family has to be more mindful than a two career family of where their money goes. In
contrast to a two career family, the arguments over money can be more frequent
and traumatic for the children.
Secondly, similar to a two career family, a one career family has many
opportunities to spend family time together. For example, with only one parent
working the family can spend more time together each day without conflicts in
schedules. A one- income family can also go on family outings similar to a two-
income, but they may just have to budget what they do a little more. A one
career family may go on family outings that cost less such as fishing in a
nearby creek, walking in the woods, or just playing in a park. Like two career
families, a one career family can take family vacations. The difference is that
they may not be able to afford going to a different state or country. Being able
to spend family time together as a family during the day, on family outings, or
on a family vacation builds the family unity which is important to the health
and mental welfare of the children.
Last, in a one career family, there are also things that reduce the
stress level just like in a two career family. In a one career family, some of
these reductions include not having to worry about conflicts in the parents’
work schedules, not worrying about who will stay home from work if a child gets
sick, and who will watch the children if both parents work the same or over
lapping shifts. With only one parent working, it is easier to take time for
family outings on a spur-of-the moment because they don’t have to worry about a
conflict in work schedules. Also, if a child gets sick, there is already a
parent at home to take care of them. Unlike in a two career family, the parents
don’t have to worry about a loss in income for one parent having to miss work to
take care of a sick child. Furthermore, a one career family doesn’t have the
stress of deciding who will watch the children while they work, contrary to a
two career family. A one career family doesn’t have to choose between daycare,
private babysitter, or a nanny. The children always have a parent there taking
care of them which provides stability and a since of security for the
children.
Whether you decide to
have a two career or one career family, you must take into consideration how it
will affect the children involved. In a two career family, there is usually less
arguing about money issues than in a one career family. Both families can enjoy
spending family time together. With a two career family, the parents have to
coordinate their work schedules to be able to go somewhere together for an
outing or vacation. In contrast, a one career family only has to work around one
parent’s schedule, but may not be able to afford the more elaborate outings or
vacations. Both, types of families must learn to live within their budgets to
prevent stress and arguing around the children. Both families must spend quality
family time together whether it is a vacation in Spain or a walk in a local
state park for a day to build a stronger family bond, or memories to last the
children a lifetime. Similarly, a two- career family and one career family have
to find ways to reduce stress. When the parents are stressed they have less
patience with the children and may yell at them for things they normally would
not. The parents may argue in front of the children, causing the children to
worry about what is going to happen to their family. When things at home are
stressful the children feel it, and it can affect their school work,
friendships, and health. Ultimately it is up to the parents to decide if a two
career family or one career family is best for their situation and creates the
least stress for all members of the family.