Two Career Family Vs. One Career Family

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Two Career Family VS. One Career Family Due to economic reasons and adults looking for gratification in their lives we are seeing more and more two career families now instead of the traditional one career family that many of our Grandparents and generations before them grew up with. I believe that a one career family is better than a two career family. In this comparison I will show some of the differences that support this. Two Career Family * Monetary Two working adults to contribute to household income Daycare expense Commuting expense (ex. Gas and maintenance for second vehicle) Specific clothing expenses Extra expenses eating out lunch and dinners * Quality of home life Takes up family time Less time for quality interaction with children and spouse One career family * Monetary One working adult to contribute to household income No childcare costs Less gas and maintenance costs for second vehicle (if family still uses it) More freedom with clothing choices making clothes cheaper More time to research bargains and take advantage of sales * Quality of home life More structured for family More time for family interaction Less time to keep family life structured Less time to participate in children’s schooling and activities Less time for home cooked meals Limited time available for whole family activities Less family time spent on household chores and maintenance More time to participate in children’s schooling and activities Fewer time conflicts for whole family activities As you can see the added income in the two career family can be easily spent on the extras like childcare, clothes, and eating out, thus making the additional career unnecessary. Also, for some people the quality of improved home life with a one career family would more than make up for the extra

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