One of the important things is having time for ourselves (and perhaps in
the process redistributing work more evenly?). Another is having enough
time/money to look after our children, whatever our family structure.
Many of the problems and guilt faced by women (and men) trying to keep
up a fulfilling career and give proper attention to their families would
be considerably reduced if the work norm was not so all-consuming of our
time, energy and commitment.
Just as the debate between nuclear family and other forms is drawn too
strongly in either-or terms, so is the debate on working parents versus
staying at home with the children.
Dr Louise Locock
Research Associate
Templeton College
Oxford OX1 5NY
tel. 01865 422579
e-mail: louise.locock@templeton.ox.ac.uk
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