Thinking of The Future

Your marriage is heading for divorce...

             -How would you settle property, custody, that kind of stuff?

If I were ever in this situation, it would depend on how old our children were. I would sit them down with their father and discuss their living situation. I don't think it would be fair to tell them how they are going to live. I want them to be comfortable with THEIR living situation. I would then discuss the property stuff with my husband.. settle it by who spent the most on what? That only seems to be fair.


 
 Your elderly parents need to move in with you...
          -What conflicts and adjustments arrive?

 If my parents were ever to the point where they couldn't live on their own, I would take them into my home and care for them just as if they were my own. They took care of me my whole life when I couldn't. I don't see why I can't do the same for them? My parents mean everything to me, so I would do whatever it took to make them feel at home. Including being a cook, maid, and so fourth. 



You are a single mother...
          -How will you cope emotionally and financially? 

  If I were ever to be a single mom, I would be doing it for my own good and possibly my kids too. Depending on the situation, I would think my mom would be there for me most of the time. I wouldn't expect her to be, but that's just the type of person she really is. Emotionally, again, depending on the situation.. I may be a total mess. But I would never show that around my children. I would show them that I'm happy and that everything is going to be okay. We're in this together, I would tell them.


You just remarried...
       -How will family discipline be handled with step-children? Chores? Space?

Depending on how often the step-children came to our home. If they lived with us full time, chores would be a definite yes. But if they lived with us only every other weekend, they are considered a guest, I would not make them do chores. I would leave it up to their father to discipline them, not me.