As people are spending more time working remotely, and definitely more time at home, this is a question I think that will surface more and more.
Is success ensuring I spend time with my children helping them learn, be creative and optimistic – or making sure that I earn enough money, in order that they can participate in some of the things and go to some of the places they love?
The article below shows that different cultures have a different focus. I wonder whether the Covid-19 situation means that everyone's focus will change?
Of course we need a productive society that contributes to the economy, but how far do we go down that line? Where is the balance? Have our views changed?
Humane orientation is the degree to which a society encourages and rewards individuals for being fair, altruistic, and kind to others. Societies high on this are characterised by a shared understanding that the interests of others are important with behaviours that promote the well-being of others being expected. This includes countries such as the US, UK, and Australia.
