And Friends The stress of reduced income because of tough times affects all family members. Adults frequently become so preoccupied they forget that though times have an emotional, as well as a financial, impact on their children.
Children depend on their parents for emotional security.
When parents are tense, upset and inattentive, much of this security is gone. Reduced income may mean a sudden lifestyle change for the entire family. There's less money to spend, so decisions must be made on how to spend what's there. It may mean other family members must find jobs. There may be less family time.