Women Empowerment vs. Family Responsibilities: The Path to Balance

Women Empowerment vs. Family Responsibilities: The Path to Balance

In today's era, women's participation in every field is increasing. They are reaching new heights in their careers, succeeding in business, and making a strong mark in society. However, an important question arises—can the race for a career ignore the responsibilities of family and children?

A new trend is emerging in society where some women are present at every event, engaged in social gatherings, while household responsibilities gradually take a backseat. Isn't it necessary to ask these women how often they cook at home? Can a family survive solely on food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato? Is it right to neglect the needs of family and children due to a busy lifestyle?

Being career-oriented is undoubtedly a good thing, but should it come at the cost of family and children? A mother plays a crucial role in raising children. When parents, especially mothers, become excessively busy with their careers, children are left in daycare centers. They grow up there, play there, and try to fulfill their emotional needs there. It is a bitter truth that when these children grow up and become busy with their careers, they do not hesitate to leave their parents in old-age homes instead of taking care of them.

The question to consider is—if children did not receive the love of their parents in childhood, how will they develop an emotional attachment to them as they grow older? When parents prioritized their careers and left their children in daycare, isn't it natural that, when grown up, they would also leave their parents in old-age homes?

Today’s modern lifestyle has provided many conveniences, but are these conveniences truly meeting the needs of the family? External food is not beneficial for children's health, and the absence of parents affects their mental and emotional development. It is essential to understand that maintaining a balance between career success and family satisfaction is the real success.

Time management is crucial in maintaining this balance. If women can harmonize their work and family life, they can enjoy the best of both worlds. It is not necessary for every woman to stay at home and only take care of the family, but it is also essential that the importance of family is not forgotten in the race for a career. If women and their partners share household responsibilities together, this balance can be easily achieved.

Some important aspects need attention to achieve this. Firstly, women must manage their time effectively, giving equal priority to both career and family. Secondly, both husband and wife should share household responsibilities so that both can progress in their careers while also spending quality time with their families. Thirdly, spending meaningful time with children is crucial so that they do not feel deprived of their parents' love and guidance. Fourthly, home-cooked meals should be a priority to ensure the family gets nutritious food and remains healthy. Lastly, weekends and holidays should be dedicated to family bonding to strengthen emotional connections.

Both career and family are vital aspects of life. One should not be sacrificed for the other. Women who successfully balance home and career truly deserve to be called empowered. This balance is not just the responsibility of women but of society as a whole. When families are strong, only then can society be truly empowered.

©®Payal Laxmi Soni 

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