Thursday, February 5, 2009
Families
I thought this editorial was very interesting. It talks about how children used to be the solution to a struggling relationship, but how now in these days it makes the problem worse. Once a child is factored into a relationship it makes things harder. I thought the article was good. It wasn't very long which was nice and it had some good supporting evidence from qualified professionals. I really like stats and any facts that are legitimate. It really helps convince me.
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This is an interesting topic. While I was listening to the radio the other day, they were talking about couples who have a baby to fix their problems. I agree with you, I don't think children ever fix the problem but just make it worse because they add a whole new responsibility to an already struggling relationship. It's not that children are a bad thing, it's just that a couple needs to be ready, both emotionally and physically to have a child, and when you are aren't getting along with your spouse that isn't going to happen.
This is definately a tough subject, but I agree that a child does make the situation harder. It sounds like the author of this article presented the facts in an unbiased way, which is important for an issue like this.
I also agree with the change in how children affect families. However, I think it is sad that children make things harder and more difficult instead of bringing a family together and making things easier.
What was used to convince you? Logos? Pathos? Ethos? One reason children might improve a relationship is because it often takes teamwork to raise a child and the parents might feel more guilty is they break up. On the flip-side, raising a child is extremely stressful and could lead to conflict.
I think that children can either make or break a relationship. But that is determined by how the parents react. Having a baby to save a marriage is a ridiculous idea that almost never works out.
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