As parents, we want to make sure that we are giving our children the very best. It allows them to grow up in a world that day, at times, be difficult and to end up as well the and healthy parents. From time to time, however, it helps to step back and take a look at how we are doing with our payment to and that is what this young mother decided to do.
This mother is from Lakeside, CA and she decided to run a rather interesting experiment. As the mother of twin boys, Blaine and Rylie, she understands the need to give children the proper attention. This experiment may seem a little simple to some, but when you actually sit back and contemplate the results, it is going to teach you volumes. It may even make a difference in how you decide to be a parent.
There is no doubt that we live in a technologically advanced society. Most of us tend to spend the majority over time on our mobile phone, regardless of whether it is checking email, sending text messages or catching up on the latest on Facebook. This mother decided to do something that would show how much that technology affected our children. Yes, the experiment was simple but it is something that can have a profound effect on our little ones.
As she sat and watched the boys playing, she decided not to be on her smart phone or tablet. Rather, she would keep track of how many times they looked at her. Regardless of whether it was to get her approval or to get a disapproval, she counted each one. You can see the results in the message below.
Today I did an experiment, I watched my boys play. As I sat quietly in the corner of the room I tallied how many times they looked at me for various reasons: to see if I saw their cool tricks, to seek approval or disapproval for what they were doing, and to watch my reactions.
I couldn’t help but wonder if I was on some sort of technology what message would I have been sending.
28 times my angels would have wondered if the World Wide Web was more important than them. 28 times my boys would have not received the attention most adults are searching for.
28 times my loves would have questioned if they were alone emotionally. 28 times my kids would have been reassured that who you are online is what really matters.
In a world where we are accepted as who people perceive us to be and not who we really are, in a world where validation comes from how many followers or likes we have, in a world where quality time with loved ones is being replaced by isolation and text messages from the other room, I beg you to be different.
Please put down your technology and spend some time with your family & loved ones. The next generation of children is counting on us to teach them how to be adults, don’t be too busy on social media, you never know who is watching and what message you are sending.
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