With the Chiramba's progress, they feel more confidence and connection in their marital relationship. They recognize that as they have become more self-reliant it has had a direct positive impact on their marriage and family. However, they know that their family has faced poverty for generations and that it will take more than short-term improvement to change the trajectory of the Chiramba family line. They must also become effective teachers for their children and they begin to feel the need to teach their children some of the principles of money management and self-reliance.