Quality from Quantity
by Todd Agne
Fathering Coordinator
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 It's been suggested that 'quality' is more important than 'quantity' when it comes to spending time with our kids. It sounds nice but while it may be technically correct, it's not always practical (In other words, its bunk). The dilemma is that we often skim on the quantity of time spent with our kids while waiting for those brief periods of quality...you know, those perfect "Hallmark" moments you see on television.
Kids derive a great sense of togetherness when you're just in the same room with them. My experience has been that watching what they do and how they play means a lot. Why else would they say "Don't go," when there's no obvious reason to stay. Many times quality time will develop out of quantity of time, so don't beat yourself up when it comes to this debate.
I'm not suggesting that you "phone it in" when it comes to time spent with the kids; I'm just telling you that any time you can give to your kids is worth your time and theirs.
Remember- the 4 things you can't recover are a stone after it's been thrown, a word after it's been spoken, an occasion after it's missed and time after it's gone.
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