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1. In what ways are family boundaries more permeable than work boundaries? How can
   families curtail the intrusion of work on family time?


2. Explain how role ambiguity or role conflict can cause stress.


3. Families are supposed to be a safe haven from the world. Instead, they often are
   one of the major causes of stress. Explain.


4. What other suggestions would you make to achieve financial balance in your life?

Questions for Thought

Time, Energy, and Money: Managing Family Resources

of all their resources, including money.
Children add to the financial and
energy burden of families. The cost per
year depends on the age of the child and
the income of the parents. Currently, it
ranges from $7,000 to over $15,000 a
year and is rising.
Sound financial decisions keep a
family on solid ground. One of the best
ways a family can remain financially
secure is to create and stick to a budget.
To remain on track, families should avoid
impulse buying, use credit cards only

when they can pay off the entire balance

each month, avoid comparing themselves

to others, establish a savings account, and

tithe regularly.

Christians recognize they are stewards

of what God has given them. To be a

good steward, they understand they must

establish priorities and live by those

priorities. If their priorities are in line

with God’s priorities, then they will live

them in a way which honors God and

brings them peace and satisfaction.