Is one parent working two part time jobs and a spouse working for health insurance an effective way to raise a family? Why or why not?

You got to do what you got to do, it may not be the best way to raise a family, but making sure your kids have a place to stay, food to eat, and if they get hurt, they can go to the doctor, those are vary important things. It may not by the best way, but if its necessary there isn't much one can do.

It sounds like an effective way to earn a living that would probably be enough to support a family. As far as raising a family, it takes much more than money. It takes spending quality time together, mutual respect and love and tolerance or patience. Anyone who works as hard as what your question describes will probably work equally hard at raising a family as well.

In the economic times of today that is often the most reasonable choice,but can it be effective and the family remain intact? Yes I believe it can. The most important things of family is the feeling upon especially the children a sense of safety and stablity. The insurance policies helps in maintaining good health. The income of even working two part time jobs brings the security of a place to live , food ,and clothing and now and then a special treat or gift. Today's parents need to find a short time to themselves in order to be ready to fulfill parenting in a healthy way. Children love boundries (security) the need to feel important member of each family member assigning chores, listening and a time for fun educational and physical activities. The help of extended family may be necessary in order for family members parents and children have a little away time, if this is not practical take advantage of people in the same situation and take care of their children and them take turns . Once a month is good enough if the time is well spent and special for the two adults, and the children. A house is a house: order and cleanliness are good but don't, get overly upset if because little and big children are messy. Make sure also that both parents authority carries the same weight no matter who spends the most time with them. Love and trust are the biggest factor in my mind to keep intact.

it sounds like a situation where at least the people involved are trying to take care of themselves and their own instead of waiting for handouts. Is it any better than one spouse living apart and (hopefully) paying family bills through the court and the other working a part time job? Better than one parent being completely unknown and the other drawing public assistance? There are many of us who grew up, or are growing up, in unprivileged circumstances and we came out fine.