Have tough times and the economy taken a toll on your family?

Meals. Bedtime. Discipline. The reasons parents clash over the kids are endless, especially now that more unemployed dads are filling in for back-to-work moms as the bad economy grinds through a second year. Has your family felt the impact? Share your thoughts.

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Yes. My husband and I are so stressed out trying to make ends meet that I think it’s negatively impacting our kids.
46 votes
17.4%
No. Reversing work and parenting roles has actually helped us appreciate each other more. The kids seem to appreciate us more too.
20 votes
42.6%
Maybe. We’re trying to keep things in balance, but it’s always tough to tell how it all affects the kids.
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No. Reversing work and parenting roles has actually helped us appreciate each other more. The kids seem to appreciate us more too.

My husband's salary fuels the whole house and without that income is hard.

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#1
 - jennifercoo
 - 1:06 pm EST on Wed Nov 4, 2009
Maybe. We’re trying to keep things in balance, but it’s always tough to tell how it all affects the kids.

I feel resentment for not being with my 2yo old as much even though it is no fault of my husband's. So much for being a stay at home mom!

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     - missingJLS
     - 5:40 pm EST on Wed Nov 4, 2009
    No. Reversing work and parenting roles has actually helped us appreciate each other more. The kids seem to appreciate us more too.

    People in the U.S need to learn to live in their means! And these times are teach'n this. We have and I think that's why it's not bad for u

      #3
       - MittyMae
       - 3:16 pm EST on Tue Nov 10, 2009

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      Comment author avatarLibra6Mom

      WHAT? Since when does "FAMILY" only mean w/a husband and wife? Can't I answer the question about how it has impacted my single parent family? Don't see that as an option! Shame!

        Reply#1 - Mon Nov 9, 2009 5:28 PM EST
        Comment author avatarbonniestine redmond

        i agree with, libra6Mom. the economy has not just affected two-parent families. it has affect single families as well. it is only myself and four kids after a bad separation. the economy has only added more problems to our situation but God is keeping us.

          Reply#2 - Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:35 PM EST
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