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The Busy Working Parent
Profile #2 - The Busy Working Parent
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Background
- Father of 7-year-old daughter, Sophia, and 10-year-old son, Jordan
- Recently divorced, shares 50/50 custody
- Full-time accountant with demanding schedule
- Lives in urban apartment
- Trying to maintain structure across two households
Primary Challenges
- Limited time with kids means every moment counts
- Difficulty getting kids to complete homework and chores independently
- Siblings argue constantly when together
- Kids resist helping around the house
- Struggles to balance being the "fun parent" with setting boundaries
- Guilt about work schedule impacts discipline consistency
- Different rules/expectations at mom's house creates confusion
What He Needs Support With:
Primary Categories:
- Responsibility & Independence (highest priority - needs kids to function with less supervision)
- Teamwork & Social Skills (sibling conflicts)
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking (homework struggles)
- Choices (empower kids to make good decisions)
- Rapport (maximize quality time when together)
Secondary Categories:
Goals
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- Develop self-sufficient children who can manage routines
- Reduce sibling conflict and increase cooperation
- Create efficient systems for homework and chores
- Maintain positive relationship despite limited time
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