Presence is power because it builds trust in relationships! But who knows that you can have presence yet actually misuse it?
You are physically present, but your mind, will, emotions are elsewhere.
You know:
The times your child says, “Look at me, Daddy!” and you nod…
but your mind’s not there.
And even after reading this post, you will at times be tempted to go back…
Still, this is my PSA (Parenting Service Announcement)—for me and you—to at least pause what distracts.
The text can wait.
The post can be delayed.
The Youtube news can be paused (or for peace of mind)…put away.
With our children…all are impressionable days.
They observe what we do far more than what we say.
SAY: I love you son!
DO: But wait til this selfie’s done!
SAY: You’re important daughter
DO: But when you’re posting their a bother
SAY: I want you to know you can always come to me
DO: “In a minute! Go watch more tv.
I’m challenged this day to put the phone down when my young humans call.
Besides, in the absence of our present parenting presence, our children may eventually put up a wall…
The wall won’t be made of bricks, wood, or even stone.
The wall will be the present presence of their “parenting” phones.
I’ll end with this:
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!
When you hear their voices call, decide the phone can wait.
Don’t just tell them that they have value.
Show them by being present…not just there!
Look them in their eyes, play, talk
Don’t give them those blank stares.
STOP! DROP🤳🏾! AND EMBRACE your parenting ROLE.
To raise our children to rise, presence isn’t enough.
BEING PRESENT IS THE GOAL!
Written by (without😉Ai):
Marissa Rose Aulick