Fathers and Finances

In class this week we talked about the differences between work and recreation.  It was interesting to learn that during the time of Adam and Eve, all the way until the Industrial Revolution, working together was the way of life.  They had to learn how to work together and get some major perseverance in the family.  The mother and father had to teach their kids, become parents, and were all about building.  After the Industrial Revolution, the Dad is gone 60+ hours a week, mom is more fragmented with all of the at home responsibilities, and children who used to be contributors but are now consumers.

The benefits of working together are patience, understanding each other better, be more open with each other, fall into the different roles, laughter, and having fun together.  There are also dual earners, which just means the mother and the father are working.  It is difficult in all sorts of situations.  The children are put into daycare which gives the care, time, and parenting to the sitters.  The household duties are also put all onto the children or get really behind.  I liked this quote from an old man in this story who said, "You can buy anything in this world with money."  The old man in this story is Satan.  I think that people don't need money to be happy, and money definitely doesn't find true love.

We also talked about finances in class.  The law of sacrifice should be a constant in the home.  The booklet that we were introduced to "One for the Money, Guide to Family Finance."  I actually really liked it.  There are a few different sections that are on it that I specifically liked including, regulate spending, use a budget, and pay tithing.  I know that it is important in my life that as I start my own family, I will be able to teach them early.