Jamaica tourism industry has taken a hard hit

JAMAICAWorldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a slowing down of economic activity. In Jamaica, the mainstay tourism industry has taken a hard hit, with the sector expected to lose billions of dollars. Agriculture suffered due to disruptions in food systems and other businesses have experienced pay cuts and layoffs. In addition to being tasked with covering household expenses, the majority are also being asked to home school their children. Some families in rural Jamaica do not have electricity, others do not have internet access. The demand for parents to secure these resources so that their children can continue to get a very good education, hence this has resulted in frustration among many people.Single-parent households:A recent study surveyed that 223 individuals found, single-parent households for about 41 percent in Jamaican families. A substantial number of children born from unmarried couples live in single-parent households, typically with the mother.Nuclear families:There are both working- and middle-class families in Jamaica, with parents who actively participate in the development of their children. However, nuclear families are more likely to cope better with increased parental demands because the workload can be shared.Extended families:Having a reliable extended family network, whether they live in the same household or close by, allows a parent to leave the child in the care of extended family members while they working.