Time with your kids

Hi ebsharer...I miss responding to discussions in my lot!Been a member here seven months ago...and by GOLLY I miss my friends here! On the record, yours is the first discussion that I responded.It struck my heart...as I myself is a Mom of 11 year old and a four month old baby, all boys.True enough there are MOMs who are insensitive to their children's progress and development.It is sad to note that the simple activities that could bond parents to their children to enjoy the simple moments are ruined by such scenarios...intended or not, it is always the children who suffers the parents insensitivity. As for me, I gave up my job and business just to be with my son...And just 4 months...be can form or speak some words now!I always talk to him everday since birth and was so glad he responds normally to my talking...Now I am sure he is not autistic as he makes eye contact whenever I talk. And as young as he is, I always impart in my speech words like"Good boy' excellent, very good"etc. and all the positive reinforcement I can say through words. In that way, he will always feel loved, secured and confident until he will grow. As for the MOM and that child, I can only say, POOR THING!There is so much more to life and rearing Children these days... I share your sentiment as a MOM to your witnessed scenario.

I get really sad when I see something like that. I think some parents don't realize that every little moment with your children is precious. They will be grown before you know it and then you are left wondering where the time has gone. My son is only a month old and I spent every chance with him I get. I enjoy bonding with him and I intend to take advantage of every little moment with him even trips to Burger King!

Wow, thats sad. I do the same as you when I'm out with my kids. I love to talk to them and listen to the funny things they say. We had a day out together a few weeks ago when it was warm. We ran some errands and then I took them to mcdonalds. They played on the playground and ate in between sliding. It was fun, they got so excited chasing each other up through the playground and stopping at the look-out points to yell for me to watch them. I would wave and then they'd move on to the next one. I can't imagine being so distant from my child as that mother.

I feel sorry for both of them. Not just the child who appears to be trying to reach out to her mother but also the mother. Maybe she doesn't realise what a wonderful relationship and friendship you can have with your child and that no matter what you do that child will grow up so quickly. It seems one moment you are bringing them home from hospital after they are born and the next they are all grown up. We should treasure every moment with our kids and family.

thats sad I watch my kids play all the time even if they do not notice they are being watched.and talk to them about the simplest stuff that makes them happy