[littletimmy]

"The bourgeoisie has torn away from the family its sentimental veil, and has reduced the family relation to a mere money relation." - Karl Marx

In a capitalist world, bonding isn't something you can consume or trade on the market. It therefore has no value, and no importance.

[scrumper]

Isn't this article saying rather the opposite, namely that these people are willing to endure pretty horrible conditions in order to maintain some stability for their families?

You can argue about whether or not it'd be better for the kids to uproot once and have mom or dad at home every night, but they are at least central to the decision which implies a much higher degree of importance than you're suggesting.