{"_id":"687ef9d004d2228fb830de07","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What if a father refuses to provide for his family?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"There’s a family situation I know of. They are two parents (married) with children. The father, despite being mentally and physically capable, refuses to work and provide for the family. Instead, the family depends on the mother’s income, help from the children, government aid like food stamps, and donations from extended relatives.\\n\\nWhat should be said about the father’s behavior? What if he chooses a very low-paying job even though he has the skills and experience for a much higher-paying one?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"The father is neglecting his religious duty to provide for his family: his wife and underage children who are not yet capable of supporting themselves. He is free to seek any type of work he chooses, so long as he fulfills his obligation to provide for them.\\n\\nFor a related question, please see: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/687efa7f04d2228fb830de20\"},\"insert\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/687efa7f04d2228fb830de20\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff00b76658b4c2329a9","tag":"Contemporary Life: Jobs and Career","count":120},{"_id":"668da0010b76658b4c232b9d","tag":"Relationships: Parent and Child","count":111},{"_id":"668da0150b76658b4c232daf","tag":"Relationships: Spouse","count":42}],"createdOn":"2025-07-22T02:39:12.156Z"}