Stay-At-Home Parent

Last month I discussed if there is a need to insure kids. What about the stay-at-home parent?

It is common for one parent to stay home to care for the kids. The breadwinner generates an income and the stay-at-home parent is often the glue that holds every other aspect of the family together. Should either of you become ill, disabled or, even worse, pass away, the emotional consequences are unthinkably devastating.

In the case of the stay-at-home parent, on top of the emotional impact, there will be a significant void in the day-to-day functioning of the family and you might have to pay someone to do these jobs. The additional cost could impact the family’s lifestyle, eat into the family’s savings, or create a dependence on family and friends.

The question is – how sustainable is that? If it’s not sustainable, then insurance might be a solution. Besides providing funds for the day-to-day costs, the insurance proceeds will also allow the breadwinner time off work to deal with the adversity and be present.

So, back to the original question, unless you have an abundance of resources, I would say a definitive “YES”. You each play critical roles in your family. It is difficult to put an economic value on the stay-at-home parent’s contribution, but consider the consequences of the stay-at-home parent being temporarily or permanently absent. Let me know if you need help with this.

Valentina Pereira is a Registered Financial Adviser and a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. The comments above are not intended to be personal advice. If you would like to discuss the contents of this article, please contact her on valentina@mirockfs.co.nz or 021 627 802

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