Do you think that striving after riches can destroy family relationships?

I think money matters either you are poor trying to survive or you are wealthy being financial independent it can cause distructions in relationships. They say money is a sensitive issue in every relationship. For some persons money is everything as for others money is good, but not the most important in life. We all have our individual value about all kinds of things. So I believe money can destroy family relationships.

I can't remember the person who said it, but there's a quotation somewhere which says.... "Your children need your presence, not your presents". I feel that the constant strive for materialism/possessions has eroded family relationships quite seriously.

Hi Dominique, I think more people divorce due to debts, not riches. Most of the times when husband and wife quarrel, it is over the lack of money, or how a person spends money. I think if both can strive after riches, then they would not quarrel so much. I think credit card debt destroys more families than when either party brings in more than enough money for survival. Ironically we do not see many rich people suffer from broken families when they are striving after riches. It is only when they are rich, then they start to fool around with other people. That is why all the problems start, especially when the loyal wife discovers the husband has many mistresses outside.

It depends on how they handle money and family. For example, My friends family who strive to be rich and still maintain a good relationship with their family. They told me that at first it is difficult for them to spend quality time with their parents because they have to work late or when they reach home they are exhausted already. but that didnt take long. After several months my friend ask her dad why he is not busy anymore like before. Her dad says, I am contented now because i can give the things that my family needed and a little wants.... Contentment!!!

Certainly, as it will be obvious that your concentration will be towards money instead of your relationships between others. EVEN if your strive for money is for the benefit of your family and friends. As usually when one argues that it's for their family and friends, they're just convincing themselves that it is not for them, especially with the topic of money. But who knows, if you can manage your time properly you will be successful in keeping both things you treasure, as it is different for each and every person. Though, for people who strive for money and money only, the more their life becomes a failure. There is a quote, "the more you chase after money, the faster it gets away from you". Even if they do eventually catch money, you may encounter problems in which you are no longer satisfied with their life. Unless you have planned your success, in which you know exactly what you are doing, I mean, you are not gambling with your life, in which the scale includes risking your enjoyment, you will be successful and very happy.

Working hard and striving to become wealthy is not bad at all especially if you do it for the family. But the problem comes when family relationships are placed behind over money and work. Money and family are very important. We need to work hard and earn sufficiently to fend for our family but if you overdo it, this can put a strain on the relationship. So others who are workaholic find themselves surrounded with riches and money and alone. The best thing here is awareness on what is your priority. If you think you will be happy to be rich that is OK as long as you won't neglect your family. For relationships once broken is hard to mend while money can be found easily if you just work hard and use your talent, skills and intelligence.

I certainly do believe that it can destroy family relationships. If it doesn't always destroy them, then I wouldn't be surprised if it negatively affected them. There might be a few exceptions to this, but I would imagine that, for the most part, it would either destroy them, or affect them in a negative way. I don't think it's a good thing for a family.

Yes it will.People are running after money like mad.Many houses have been ruined because of this mania.Men in their eagerness to earn forget their duty towards their family.Wife's do not get their share of her privacy and intimate moments.This has lead to frustrations and adultery.Kids have taken the wrong path because of lack of attention from the parents who are after making millions.Its time we go back the good old days when we lead a life of contentment.Money does not bring lasting happiness

In my opinion, I think that depends on how someone badly strive after riches. If a person intentionally wanted to be rich for the sake of his family well that is a good thing. But if he becomes greedy then that should answer your question. As a mother myself I always wish to increase my income to supply the needs of my family and not just the basic ones. It is a satisfying thing for me to be able to give my family necessary things that can make them happy as well. But I make it to the point that they understand that not everything we want may come. We just have to be grateful for what we currently have and that should be taught to all the children as well.