Contest: Who Should Make Big Decisions- Mom Or Dad?

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▶Who do you think should always make important decisions in the family, dad or mom?

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During my childhood, my mother was the one who made decisions in the family, whether they were important or not. It couldn't be any other way, since my father was almost always absent at that time. However, considering that social dynamics have changed and research on these issues has contributed to understanding the roles of individuals in all areas of their lives, we must point out that both small and large family plans and projects should be discussed and agreed upon by the father, mother, and, if possible, also by the children. In other words, we must take into account that we are all important within that space we call home.

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▶What is your reason for choosing either of them?

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We have already pointed out the reason for not choosing just one of the two: the family group must be cohesive, united by love, respect, trust, and all the virtues that help it move forward with exemplary dignity. The decision made independently by any of its members will affect everyone else, so you must consider the opinions or perspectives of the other people with whom you live.

As has been said so many times, communication is one of the best tools for achieving the desired harmony between a couple and, therefore, within the family. That is why any essential decision must be discussed and agreed upon, so that everyone takes responsibility for it and feels that their considerations are taken into account, that they are an important part of the family and not someone who can be relegated in the assessment of the most important resolutions.

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▶Do you think important decisions should be left to one person?

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I think we have made it clear that it is inappropriate for important decisions to be made by one person. The only time this could be considered appropriate is in an emergency, when quick action is needed to prevent the situation from becoming more complicated. Otherwise, not only in the family sphere, but also at work or in any other area involving a group of people, the fundamental steps to be taken, the plans or decisions to be implemented, must be discussed by all those who will in some way be affected by those decisions in the future.

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▶What is your advice for families who are going through this phase of deciding who should make important decisions?

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First and foremost, as we pointed out earlier, we must take into account that the family is a nucleus where the highest human values must prevail, where each of its members must be a fundamental part of individual and collective well-being. It is important to consider that life is full of successes and failures, and we must face both in order to move forward and achieve our goals. From this perspective, when we make a decision without discussing it with those we live with and the results then become factors that negatively affect the well-being of the family, the entire burden of responsibility falls on one person.

However, when decisions are agreed upon and shared, and everyone is aware of what they must do to ensure that the consequences are as positive as planned, there is a greater likelihood of success. If this is not the case, there will always be the wonderful experience of having faced together a decision that simply did not turn out as expected.

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@enrisanti,
@leonciocast y
@controlcod