Q&A #3: Why do you have to go to work?
Publisher |
Jen Lumanlan
Media Type |
audio
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Health & Fitness
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Publication Date |
Jun 26, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:47:12
Listener Kelsey posted in the Your Parenting Mojo Facebook community a while ago asking how she should respond when her child asks: "Why does Daddy have to go to work?" She got some great answers from community members...and yet there was also a lot more to explore. I asked her to record her question so I could answer it in an episode, so here it is!
 

Of course, the issue of Daddy going to work has intersections with patriarchy as well...and many Your Parenting Mojo listeners of both/all genders work and probably hear this question from their children, so I adjusted the title of the episode a little.
 

The episode looks at capitalism and how it impacts our families and other peoples' families...and how we can start to have conversations about that with our children.
 

If you'd like to ask a question for me to answer in a future Q&A episode, please email a link to a video of you asking the question to support@yourparentingmojo.com, or go to yourparentingmojo.com/question and look for the Record A Question button.
   

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00:58 Listener Kelsey asks how to honestly but age-appropriately answer the question, "Why does daddy
Listener Kelsey posted in the Your Parenting Mojo Facebook community a while ago asking how she should respond when her child asks: "Why does Daddy have to go to work?" She got some great answers from community members...and yet there was also a lot more to explore. I asked her to record her question so I could answer it in an episode, so here it is! Of course, the issue of Daddy going to work has intersections with patriarchy as well...and many Your Parenting Mojo listeners of both/all genders work and probably hear this question from their children, so I adjusted the title of the episode a little. The episode looks at capitalism and how it impacts our families and other peoples' families...and how we can start to have conversations about that with our children. If you'd like to ask a question for me to answer in a future QandA episode, please email a link to a video of you asking the question to support@yourparentingmojo.com, or go to YourParentingMojo.com/question and look for the Record A Question button.
Listener Kelsey posted in the Your Parenting Mojo Facebook community a while ago asking how she should respond when her child asks: "Why does Daddy have to go to work?" She got some great answers from community members...and yet there was also a lot more to explore. I asked her to record her question so I could answer it in an episode, so here it is!
 

Of course, the issue of Daddy going to work has intersections with patriarchy as well...and many Your Parenting Mojo listeners of both/all genders work and probably hear this question from their children, so I adjusted the title of the episode a little.
 

The episode looks at capitalism and how it impacts our families and other peoples' families...and how we can start to have conversations about that with our children.
 

If you'd like to ask a question for me to answer in a future Q&A episode, please email a link to a video of you asking the question to support@yourparentingmojo.com, or go to yourparentingmojo.com/question and look for the Record A Question button.
   

Jump to Highlights

00:58 Listener Kelsey asks how to honestly but age-appropriately answer the question, "Why does daddy have to go to work?" 02:54 Carys shares her ideas on capitalism and work 14:10 Kelsey's child isn't necessarily questioning why Daddy has to work, but rather why Daddy isn't available to play 17:51 The cultural devaluation of certain types of work, the influence of capitalism, housing discrimination, and societal expectations contribute to financial burdens 23:32 Every time we're making a choice to buy something, that is a choice to spend more time working 24:00 The mindset plays a significant role in finding joy and value in any job 25:16 Job satisfaction, financial security, and the role of money in addressing challenges and enhancing safety are crucial in deciding on work 27:26 Money doesn’t guarantee safety 30:11 Undervalued care work, predominantly performed by women, is crucial for the capitalist system. 31:47 Building communities that meet each other's needs can provide more choices and reduce reliance on financial resources. 32:59 We can talk to our children about capitalism, explaining that work allows us to meet our needs and wants, while addressing the inequalities and challenges that some people face.  35:14 Teaching children about capitalism and its objections fosters critical thinking about fairness, inequality, and alternative economic perspectives. 37:40 Teaching financial literacy to children should involve a critical examination of capitalist-focused programs 42:24 Wrapping up

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