do children always suffer if both parents go out to work?

Answer 1

Yes and no.

Children do suffer because they are still young and need their parents for emotional support and guidance through their teenage years to help them be the best person as they can be. Children might not think they need their parents, but they all do. There are many things out in the world that children don't understand and parents need to teach them. There are many kids today that lack the skills and lessons that are needed for them to become self-sufficient adults. That is why adults don't become the best adults that they can be. Also, those are the kids are get into trouble because of lack of adult supervision. This is a children thing. They always run wild when parents are not around and it gets them in serious trouble. Mainly, it is very hard for children to take care of themselves at a very young age. It is a huge burden on them, especially if you are the eldest child because you have younger siblings to look after for afterschool.

It is also an advantage if both parents work because it gives children a chance to become independent young adults. Children at times will need to learn to do things on their own so it will not be a difficult task for them when they reach adulthood. Parents who stay at home too much go after their backs too much which don't teach them important skills to be their own person. They will always fail when they move out after 18. These children have enough care and love, but not enough discipline to become independent.

Answer 2

I think that overall there are more benefits than losses.

One assumes that if two parent work then children will loose contact with their parents and suffer socially as a result. However, if both parents are working then the extra income will probably mean they don't need to work really long hours, as is often the case when one parent works.

However, the desire for career progression makes this less likely, so both parents just have to accept that by having children they have forfeited any career advancement as it is only fair on the children.

In terms of economic benefits, the child or children in a household where both parents work will have more income, and this means the children will gain from better resources and a better environment.

In conclusion, having both parents working will not be detrimental towards children, provided the parents carefully watch how long they work and put children before work.

Answer 3

I don't think that "suffer," is the right word. I think that something will be forever missing from their childhood, though.

My mom stayed home with me when I was growing up, and I have to say, I learned pretty much everything important about the world from her. We have a very close bond.

If both parents go to work, kids might not have such a strong bond with their parents, but that's not to say they won't have a special relationship with your parents. As long as you love your children and make sure to set aside some time for them to be with you, things should be fine.

It might also teach them to appreciate the presence of their parents more. They'll look forward to spending time with you.

Answer 4

Hi, I think most of the time yes especially now adays when the parents arent around to watch what there kids are getting up to. I both parents are doing what they can for there children but I dont think its fair for them not to see both parents even though they are at school most of the day. At night there parents are either too tired from a long hard day at work so they cant play with there children which isnt enough time as they also go to bed early as well. I think if you have children then you have to be willing to spend time with them when they are young. Ive seen too many of my familys side who both parents work and as they have gotten into there teens they are tear aways who have been used to getting what they want from their parents having loads of money from both parents working and now they wont do as they are told and the parents are suffereing as they have no respect for them because they have never been around to dicipline them properly and then when they have had time to spend with there parents they got spoilt wrotten and think they canget there own way. Also It does teach them a little independance but no on the money ways.
If for one think one of the parents stayed at home they will have to budget. So the children will then learn to save and have fun with what they are given and have at the time. Weras the children from working couple back grounds see there parents probably more of a cash machine that a mum or dad they can tell things to or be there when there needed.

Its hard for children who have working parents as for one thing theres noone there to pick themup from school, to make there tea etc and they have to let them selves in or get themselves up. The child is missing there childhood. But what can you do nowaday

Answer 5

Contrary to other answers, they frequently do. Children raised by third parties, or left to fend for themselves tend to have more problems in school, and get in more trouble. Children, particularly when they are very young, need a mother at home to care for them, mold them, and teach them.
I wonder if many people have made the connection between the abundance of latchkey/daycare kids and the ridiculously high rates of juvenile deliquencies, teen pregnancies, drug use, etc?
While single parents (typically mothers) have no choice but to work, and MANY are wonderful parents, too many couples both work for selfish reasons, ie: they want the higher lifestyle, and (I have known many women with this attitude) too many women just don't want to stay home with their kids. I've known quite a few mothers who blatently say that they "couldn't handle staying home with the kids". Why then, have them in the first place?

Answer 6

No way! Both my parents worked for most of my life. I am very proud of the fact that my mum had a career as well as raising me and my sister. I didn't suffer and I think it's helped show me that woman can have whatever they want in life, we don't have to be held back by ridiculous outdated stereotypes. I knew I was loved, there was always someone there if I needed them and I had the great expereince of getting to know my grandparents too when they looked after me on the one afternoon a week that neither of my parents could collect me from school.

I think it also taught me to be a bit more repsonsible becausei n order for the house to work well my sister and I each had our 'chores'. I did a bit of shopping and cooking for the family once i started senior school - the butcher always said I was one of his most critical customers and he always did me a good deal with the meat - a skill I haven;t lost 20 years later!

Answer 7

I think not. Im 16 and both my parents work full time, Even on weekends. Just hope that they have good influences, Because since the parent is not there to build their character the friends they hang around with will.

Answer 8

No i dont think they do, as long as you are spending a decent amount of time with them.

Its good for the child eg if you put them in nursery, that way they get to interact with other children and have their own independance!

With the money you both earn you'll be in a healthy financial situation for your child.

Answer 9

Not at all. I have a 9yr old and she always knew in life you have to work to support your family and get what you want. She knows nothing in life is for free. As long as you come home and spend quality time with the child then one day he/she will understand. Teach them about life. Don't make your job your life remember family comes first.

Answer 10

sometimes they do. They might think that they don't get to see their parents as much as they want to. You need to spend sometime with your children to. Don't always be at work.