Promoting Self-Reliance: Why Paying Family as Employees Strengthens Individual Responsibility

At a time when dependency on government assistance is often criticized, the practice of formally employing family members represents a return to foundational principles of self-reliance and personal responsibility. This piece explores the potential economic and moral benefits of such arrangements, questioning whether current tax codes and employment laws adequately support families who choose this path as a means to build intergenerational wealth and instill work ethic values.