IT has been touted my Labour Minister Derek Kellier that the introduction of the flexi-workweek schedule will improve time spent with family and will only benefit the economy where productivity is concerned, especially in light of the forecasted global logistic hub.
While productivity should be encouraged, the introduction of a flexi-workweek can only have a negative impact on the family. How exactly will families spend more time together when kids go to school during the week and are at home, mainly on weekends.
Considering also that it is on the weekend that most people normally stay at home for "family time", when weekends are no more family time must be adversely affected, as well as church attendance.
In this current social climate, where morals are at an all-time low, and social upheaval is tinkering on the edge, every option should be taken to protect the crucial element of time spent in church to reflect on personal, moral and social conscience that creates a balance in the society and in one's own personal life.
Where there is an imbalance, this will only negatively affect the society, and at a time when the social fabric of our society is breaking apart every effort should be made to correct this social dilemma and we should not be working against the institution that builds good morals, attitides and values.
In light of Jamaica's Vision 2030 goal of making Jamaica the place of choice to raise families, how can Jamaica become such a place of choice where the engine of family life is set to be destroyed. The root structure of family life in Jamaica is the church, and it plays a crucial role in creating a balanced life. Where people's conscience are not pricked or awakened subconsciously, through reflection on personal and spiritual life and regular church attendance, the value system is nurtured.
Considering also the other aspects of the plan to make Jamaica the place of choice to live and do business, the breaking down of the family will only negatively impact that vision, as where the family disintegrates it will affect all strata of society, economic, physical, moral and spiritual.
So, while the Government seeks to encourage productivity with the flexi-workweek scheduling, it should not be at the expense of the breaking down of the family. Every effort must be made to protect the family unit. What should be sought therefore is a balance.
Briony Irving
ibriony@yahoo.com
http://greenbks.blogspot.com
Flexi-workweek will destroy the family
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While productivity should be encouraged, the introduction of a flexi-workweek can only have a negative impact on the family. How exactly will families spend more time together when kids go to school during the week and are at home, mainly on weekends.
Considering also that it is on the weekend that most people normally stay at home for "family time", when weekends are no more family time must be adversely affected, as well as church attendance.
In this current social climate, where morals are at an all-time low, and social upheaval is tinkering on the edge, every option should be taken to protect the crucial element of time spent in church to reflect on personal, moral and social conscience that creates a balance in the society and in one's own personal life.
Where there is an imbalance, this will only negatively affect the society, and at a time when the social fabric of our society is breaking apart every effort should be made to correct this social dilemma and we should not be working against the institution that builds good morals, attitides and values.
In light of Jamaica's Vision 2030 goal of making Jamaica the place of choice to raise families, how can Jamaica become such a place of choice where the engine of family life is set to be destroyed. The root structure of family life in Jamaica is the church, and it plays a crucial role in creating a balanced life. Where people's conscience are not pricked or awakened subconsciously, through reflection on personal and spiritual life and regular church attendance, the value system is nurtured.
Considering also the other aspects of the plan to make Jamaica the place of choice to live and do business, the breaking down of the family will only negatively impact that vision, as where the family disintegrates it will affect all strata of society, economic, physical, moral and spiritual.
So, while the Government seeks to encourage productivity with the flexi-workweek scheduling, it should not be at the expense of the breaking down of the family. Every effort must be made to protect the family unit. What should be sought therefore is a balance.
Briony Irving
ibriony@yahoo.com
http://greenbks.blogspot.com
Flexi-workweek will destroy the family
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