Since change is a given in life, nothing is exempt from metamorphosis. And this is true given how the family is changing. The joint family arrangement is eroding in India, and the nuclear family is taking its place. Parents and their children live under the same roof as one another in a nuclear family, which excludes other family members. There are several reasons why nuclear families are becoming more prevalent, including growing urbanisation, a lack of available housing in large cities, shifting views, a need for greater privacy, the effects of westernisation, etc. Like any other system, the nuclear family structure continues to be successful despite having both advantages and disadvantages. Living together with a big number of family members can frequently result in disputes, misunderstandings, and uncomfortable circumstances. To prevent many disputes and undercurrents in family ties, many couples would prefer to live apart.
In this article we will highlight the negative impact of nuclear families and working parents in the life of their children,
1. Parents are unable to maintain work life balance
The biggest challenge for couples seeking to advance in both their personal and professional lives is this. Rushing couples frequently encounter challenging circumstances like the child getting sick, working to make a deadline, or the school or day-care declaring a holiday on a day when the parents are at work. It is typically the mother who finds it difficult to deal with an unequal union. It’s possible that extended family members won’t offer assistance during such times.
2. Children feel alone and loneliness
Parents who have busy job schedules often have little to no time for their kids. As a result, some kids could experience loneliness. Some of them turn to binge watching TV or using technology to pass the time. An aunt or grandparent from the other side of the family is sorely missed.
3. Exhausting and tiring relationships
Even though a nuclear family is a close-knit unit, disagreements do occasionally arise. Conflicts may go unresolved in the absence of direction and action from elders and other parents. Family ties and household stability may be at stake as a result of this.
4. Absence of love, warmth and constant guidance
One benefit of living along with family is that holidays seem more fun and energetic. While those who are part of nuclear families can still enjoy holidays, they might miss their extended families during this time. This occurs frequently among working parents with young children who reside in nuclear families. Even in the absence of a festival, the lack of extended family can cause unease.
5. Increased level of work load
A big or combined family consists of several people, and each member contributes equally to the responsibilities around the house. Nevertheless, since a nuclear family only consists of parents and children, the parents may have a heavier workload. As they will also need to manage their household, their office duties, and their children. Things could feel bothersome and frustrating to them in the absence of assistance.