This essay examines the proposition that parents in the pacific are faced with challenges while bringing up their children. It discusses matters of financial strains put on parents while trying to give their children the best upbringing. It also looks into security issues parents’ face in trying to safeguard their children from the influences around them.
Challenges Parents In The Pacific Face While Bringing Up Their Children
Every society attempts to improve its way of living, usually the society one is brought up in and its surroundings influences a person’s knowledge of how to bring up a child. Parents are most suited to bring up children as they are the most influential role models that a child is likely to have. Raising a child is one of the most satisfying tasks a parent has, however, like any other task, bringing up a child in the Pacific comes with its own set of challenges. It is important to recognize the many challenges that parents in the Pacific face. This essay will discuss the challenges faced by parents in the Pacific, in terms of financial and security issues.
The economic recession that the world is facing today, has put more financial constraints on most parents. Cost of living has become a major challenge for parents living in the Pacific as not only do they have to put a roof over their family but also provide food and other necessities for a proper child upbringing. Parents are continuously trying to keep up with inflation, interest rates and other factors leading to higher prices of almost everything that contributes to a good standard of living. For example, the higher the price for rent, food items and other necessities, the deeper parents dig into their wallets to ensure that their children receives the best possible upbringing. Therefore, as long as prices continue to rise, cost of living will always be a challenge for most parents in the Pacific.
Furthermore, parents struggle to provide a proper education for