As the sun sets on a glorious summer day, the family enjoys the cool shade of the evening in the backyard. Janel sits on the tailgate of the pick-up truck, head in her hands, looking down at the ground. The girls jump on the trampoline as I water the lawn. Amanda, still jumping, with concern in her voice, asks, "What's wrong Mom?" Janel looks up slowly and replies, "Nothing, I'm just looking at the ground." I walk over to the trampoline, look gravely at the children, and in a low voice inform my bright bouncing daughters, "Your mother has lost the will to live." Amanda, without missing a beat, looks at her mom and asks, "Because of us?
Can you guess what Janel said next?
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"No, not you girls. Just your father."
But that's only a guess. It might be because of her in-laws (of which I am one).
I miss you guys!! I love Amanda but mostly Amanda comments. They are my favorite. Please, Please, publish more.
Tio and I had the same thought.
No, it's just missing Erica that is hurting my heart.
I am waiting to see what Janel said next. Are you going to tell us or just leave us to our wild imaginations?
*I think it is because Bryan is going to CO without me.
"No, its not you girls. I just can't remember my match.com password."
"Yes, dear; you have sucked me dry."
Abstract
We argue that successful fulfillment of husbands' and wives' role obligations in the household affects psychological well-being. Ongoing economic hardship--the inability to adequately feed, clothe, and provide medical care for the family--indicates unsuccessful fulfillment of both breadwinner and homemaker obligations. Using a national sample of married couples, we find that economic hardship is increased by low income, low education, being young, and having young children. Economic hardship, in turn, increases both spouses' depression levels. Other factors affect husbands and wives differently. A husband's personal earnings directly decrease his depression, because, we argue, his earnings indicate successful fulfillment of provider obligations. A wife's major role obligation is not provider, but homemaker. We find that a wife's personal earnings do not affect her depression, whereas her education and children do.
That's what you get if you click Janel's name...so I'm thinking it's all you, man. :) Although young children can contribute... :)
"Using a national sample of married couples, we find that economic hardship is increased by low income."
Oh sure, if you only use the national sample you might get that type of data. Sub-regional data tells quite a different story though.
The standard precedent in this arena can be found in the May 2004 Daily Worker, a widely circulated periodical focusing on contemporary social and financial issues. The research focused on couples in southern Posey County, Indiana, and the findings paint a clearer picture of the facts. In 319 /372 cases, lower income led directly to financial abundance. Of the remaining cases, 52 report only 8 reported negative impact on the economic conditions, and these can assumed to be only temporary assertions.
(Those of you that might be concerned with the credibility of the survey due to the political leanings of the Daily Worker should noted that only 8 of the couples were familiar with the publication prior to taking part in the study.)
With that said, I think Garlic Boy should take more time to ensure he is providing his readers with credible information.
Janel, You've been tagged...see my blog.
Really, I am waiting.
Okay, not really but I would like you (one of you) to post again. I miss seeing what my best law school couple are up to and your thoughts on life.
I'm with Karen, are you guys still out there?
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