Who do you think should support the family?

Well, in some cultures, it has always been the male, and for me I feel the male has an obligation and should have the ability to support his family, and it is a bonus when the female and children can help out and contribute something to the whole family as a whole, I feel it would make a family better this way as well, because in this age, females and children have become more educated and they are not as submissive or unable anymore, I always feel sorry for the man when it is just him struggling to support the family, but although it is his duty, it would creat a better family unity if the female and his children (when older) are willing to help out too ...:)

Name: Patti Age:27 Gender:F Location: USA Answer: I think that both partners should work and earn money until there are children involved. Then some one should stay home with the kid. (Usually men can make more money so they should support the family but if the wife can earn more then she should.) Reason: I think that both should work until children are involved because then the couple can save money and buy a home faster than if only one worked. I also feel that the house work should be shared. I also think that most men would not feel comfortable letting his woman take care of him (and if he does then the woman might want to think about her relationship). I look at it from an economical point of view, but if one spouse is staying home with the children then it should be the one that it best with kids. Supporting a family is a joint effort in my opinion. One person may be making the money but chances are the other person is taking care of the home and with out one the other would be near imposible.

Hi TH, it must be a partnership...a shared responsibility. in our present economic situation it will be of great help for the breadwinner whoever he or she is--to have his or her partner works too. name: msfrancisco9369 gender: female answer: please refer to the above response. thanks!