While all these changes are taking place, the fine line between work and home is evaporating. The nine to five workday can easily be extended to seven or eight at night. The definition of home and work is changing. As you can imagine, this is leaving many in the family with confusion written on their faces. Where the schedules used to follow an even path, they can now contradict each other and clash.
Planning becomes essential to preserve tranquility.
If you too are struggling with some of these issues, you're not alone. Many of the letters I receive are filled with thoughts from people trying to find a balance in their lives. The strain can easily lead to giving up. The family is a unit of people living together within a shield of love. Set aside at least one hour a week to sit around the table where everyone has a say in how the structure of family life is sustained and managed.