POST: 10

This past week in family relations class something that we talked about that really stood out to me was how in some cases the thought of more money to help the family really does not always help and can be a trap. This stood out to me because in my life I have personally seen what can happen when some of this occurs. For example, my mother has generally stayed at home throughout me and my siblings growing up but on occasion has picked up some part-time to full time jobs. Usually not making such a very recognizable difference in our lives, the jobs she has had to my opinion have actually not helped our family as much as they thought they would. It took away time that my mother would have had with the children as well as time from my father working. I feel as though my wonderful mother's talents and abilities are being squandered on other activities do not have as much of an impact on our family, as if they would being spent on the home and children. This may sound selfish or I may have some of the facts wrong or out of proportion but at least for me I feel better and happier when my mother is around, and I know that is worth a lot.