The modern world moves fast, and families have had to make many adjustments to keep up with it. Those who are successful have found that combining the resources of their extended family makes a big difference, and they can enjoy their life in new and different ways. If they are confident enough, they can trade responsibilities with other family members to benefit everyone. Those who are willing to look at family relationships in a new way have found they can relax and enjoy life while still honouring all their commitments.
Couples with careers and children have found they often do not mix, and finding good child care is often difficult. When they are further pressed with parents or siblings who need financial assistance, their life can seem impossible. Rather than struggling to find answers alone, many families have now combined their resources as a solution to their life issues.
Only a few years ago, parents or siblings moving into the same house was considered a failure. The wisdom of the time said that parents had children, raised them and enjoyed their senior years alone. If they became ill, they went to a specialized care facility where the family could visit them. If they were still active, spending time with their children consisted only of brief visits. Times have changed, but there are people who have learned to embrace them.
Busy couples with children have always worried about child care, so having parents or siblings to watch them is often a welcome relief. For the parents or siblings who need a home or meaningful employment, being useful helps them feel they are a contributing member of the household. The children in this type of family often find they are closer to their extended family, and they grow up with a greater sense of the valuable resources a family can provide in any circumstances.
