Glad you made the point about how it might be tricky to find ways for older kids to meaningfully contribute substantially to a household economy or shadow their parents in some way if.... you're at a "computer job". I commend the families who make major life shifts in order to reorient their lives around a more robust home economy and work but that's not the majority of us. Modern life will have to require some imagination and ingenuity in that regard!
Great piece Jim! I realized that I was not subscribed to you (although had seen some posts before) and discovered that you have lots of incisive insights to share on family. Peco and I are working on a post just now that will focus on family, and we'll be sure to reference some of your points. Was also surprised to come across my interview at the bottom - thanks for the mention :)
Glad you made the point about how it might be tricky to find ways for older kids to meaningfully contribute substantially to a household economy or shadow their parents in some way if.... you're at a "computer job". I commend the families who make major life shifts in order to reorient their lives around a more robust home economy and work but that's not the majority of us. Modern life will have to require some imagination and ingenuity in that regard!
Also happened to see you were referenced at the bottom of this essay, I love it: https://mereorthodoxy.com/in-defense-of-george-banks
Yeah I really struggle with the actual implementation. Not sure I'll ever totally crack that nut, but who knows!
Also, I had missed that reference. Thanks so much for flagging it!
Great piece Jim! I realized that I was not subscribed to you (although had seen some posts before) and discovered that you have lots of incisive insights to share on family. Peco and I are working on a post just now that will focus on family, and we'll be sure to reference some of your points. Was also surprised to come across my interview at the bottom - thanks for the mention :)
haha thanks so much, and I was happy to include the mention! Loving that series.