Araba is a single mother with two girls: 6 and 8 years respectively. She works at the bank and is rising fast through the ranks because of her hard work. Recently however, her children seem withdrawn...

Araba is a single mother with two girls: 6 and 8 years respectively. She works at the bank

and is rising fast through the ranks because of her hard work. Recently however, her

children seem withdrawn and she finds it difficult to have meaningful conversations with

them. She has noticed that their school performance is also becoming poorer although she

has hired after- school teachers for both. She hardly has time for herself and is always tired

by the time she gets home, yet she knows her children need her time and availability.

As a family Studies Professional, discuss Araba’s situation in the context of work-family

conflict and show how she can resolve this issue. a. Using practical examples, explain

how two rural families going through the same developmental crisis can have different

crisis outcomes.