More mothers are
going back to paid work, many more homes are
dual -
income households, and the increase in lone - parent
families, rising divorce rates, the introduction of flexible working hours and greater awareness of fathers» rights brought about by the high - profile stunts of groups such as Fathers4Justice have contributed to a tectonic shift in attitudes towards
family responsibilities.
What your emergency amount should be is
going to depend on risk tolerance, job stability, health of your
family members, and whether or not your household has
dual incomes, among other considerations.