Paying Attention to Life

Posted on Dec 12 2000

Part II

There is literally nothing more important than the quality of our young people, yet most of us consistently refuse to “pay attention” to this fact. We simply do find not enough time to care for everything and everyone, especially children. As a result , children are feeling more and more the effects of this subtle neglect.

The role of homemaker has been devalued as more mothers take outside jobs. The care of children and the household is passed on to low-paid housekeepers, babysitters, and daycare workers. Many times because of financial necessity, this cannot be avoided. However families can meet this new challenge when both parents share the responsibilities of fulfilling emotional needs, not just economic.

Theologian John Snow wrote: “In all these cases the absence of generational rootedness in a certain place with a long term commitment to its community and economic life makes money–c

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