Explore and evaluate the impact of ‘Work From Home’ on family relationships. Answer in 150 words) 10M

Due to the escalating Covid-19 crisis in India, the corporate sector in the country extensively resorted to remote work arrangements. In order to curb the spread of the virus and maintain economic operations, working from home became the sole feasible choice.

Impact of Work from Home on Family Relationships

• Strengthened Family Ties: Working from home allows individuals to spend more time with their families, resulting in stronger bonds between family members.
• Improved Parent-Child Relationships: With work from home arrangements, parents can dedicate more time to their children, fostering healthier relationships.
• Better Care for Elders: Younger generations working from home can provide better attention and care to their elderly parents.
• Increased Domestic Violence and Child Abuse: During the nationwide lockdown, the National Commission for Women (NCW) recorded at least a 2.5 times increase in complaints of domestic violence.
• Strained Marital Relations: Extended periods of time spent together in the same house can lead to disputes and worsen already tense marital relationships.
• Family Disputes: When multiple family members are working from home and sharing resources such as the internet and computer, scheduling conflicts may arise, leading to arguments.
• Frustration: Working from home can be frustrating for some due to the lack of necessary infrastructure.
• Neglected Domestic Chores: With both partners working from home simultaneously, routine domestic chores may be neglected, leading to stress and tension between them.

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