My Daddy Is Here!

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Glen Hitchcock reports on Dake Elkind, best-selling author of "The Hurried Child," and a day he spent visiting his son's nursery school class...


"I was observing a group of boys, including my son, sitting in a circle," says Elkind. "Their conversation went like this"


First child: "My daddy is a doctor, and he makes a lot of money. We have a swimming pool!"

Second child: "My daddy is a lawyer. He flies to Washington and talks to the President!"

Third child: "My daddy owns a company. We have our own airplane!"

My son: "My daddy is HERE!"


The best thing you can do for your kids, or your customers, for that matter, is being there!


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Yes, Rick! That's the best thing we can do for our children; be there - or should I say here? - for them!

I agree, Rebecca. :)

Great post and the title is an attention getter :)

Thanks, Becky! :)

Cos, this is so true...I know from personal experiences BOTH as a son with an "absentee father" and as a father of 9, none of whose events I EVER missed even if it meant some kind of personal inconvenience in my career...children are the REAL treasure God has blessed us with...of all the blogs you have offered so far, THIS one hits me with a lasting impact...Many, many, many thanks,my friend...

Press On!

Arthur

Thanks so much, Arthur-Glad it hit home with you! :)

parents don't always think their behavior has consequences---my father died more than 46 years ago and my memories of him are the abuse I experienced as a child---my mother died a little over 5 years ago 2 days before my birthday and we buried her on my birthday. What I remember about her was her negativity and how she always put me down---that's not the kind of memories a child should have when they think of a parent.

It made me more stronger and more independent because I knew I had no one to count on but myself---but no child should have to experience that and I could have gotten to the same place with a lot of support and encouragement

...you are absolutely on point!...and that which does not destroy us makes us stronger...obviously YOU are MUCH stronger...I salute you for your steadfast belief in your own self-goodness...

Press On!

Arthur

I was a child with a disability being educated before IDEA became law so teachers didn't understand that I learn differently and the kid teased me because I was different then when I went home I felt no love so I would go in my room and cry and came to the conclusion that g-d had a purpose for me

...I believe that God is smiling on you with every breath you take...and we here at WA are fortunate to have you among us...

Press On!

Arthur

All your kids really want is your time! Great post Rick!

Thanks, Keith!

Great story, thanks for sharing Rick.

My pleasure, Veronica. :)

Cat's Cradle. A great life lesson. Being present is the best present in the world to a kid.

Great song with a powerful message!

It sure is, Hal.

I so agree with this thought. No matter what kind of things you can buy your children, giving your children time is priceless and worth so much more than any swimming pool or airplane.:-))Steph

You are so right, Steph! :)

that just shows how close the parent and child are and how close they will remain as the years go by

You're right, Davida! :)

I love this. It is very true. I remember reminiscing about things we did as children with a few friends. One lady was crying. I asked here what was wrong and she said, " I did not get to spend that kind of time with my parents and family. You are so lucky." I have grown to know that I am truly blessed and more. Time spent is way more precious than money spent.

Yes, you were lucky to have quality time with your parents, Marquette. :)

Hi Rick, giving of yourself is important. Irv.

So true, Irv!

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