- Wed, Aug 29, 2012
- Marriage and Family
Should I feel guilty for working hard to support my family?
Question from a reader:
It feels like cruel and unnecessary manipulation when you say that “One of the great ironies of our culture is that fathers spend more time making money and less time with their children.” I spend a lot of time with my kids, but am I to feel guilty for working hard to support my family?
Answer from Randy Alcorn:
Working hard and making money to care for your family is a great and biblical thing. I did it and I'm glad you are too. I also spent a lot of time with my kids. But of course, that's NOT what I'm talking about.
If we don’t think strategically about parenting, then we’ve made a statement: our children aren’t important, or parenting comes so naturally that it happens without our attention. My advice is to get more involved in your teenagers’ lives, and be more alert to youth culture. Understanding that culture allows you to recognize the temptations, challenges, and opportunities they face.
