My family talks constantly about wanting more time together but we keep making financial decisions that require both parents to work more, and the kids are asking why we don't just make less money and hang out more, which feels impossible to explain.
More people experience this than they realize.
You have created a system where the means of providing for family connection actively prevents family connection.
“Where Are You with Time and money — the fundamental exchange?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.