The phrase “Parents are the world to a child” often runs through my head these days. When my child comes to me and pulls my arm to play, or cries loudly when she doesn’t get what she wants. I wonder if I’ve been neglecting my child because I’m a little tired or annoyed. A child can only eat what parent give them, and they can only play within the boundaries parent provide. They can only discover new worlds and meet new friends through their parents. The more diligent I am, the more new and enjoyable experiences my child can have. I don’t know if I’ve ever had such an impact on someone in my life.
Before I got married, I was skeptical about having children. I still believe in making decisions that have a big impact on my life, and I wasn’t sure if having children was a good idea. In fact, I wasn’t sure about the responsibilities and sacrifices of parenthood. I loved babies, but I also had doubts that I would be good at being a parent. Now, I still don’t know if I’m good at it, but I realize that having a child is still the right thing to do. After all, life is beautiful and precious, and to be able to give the seeds of that life to a child and to be there to help it blossom is a very meaningful and enjoyable experience for me.
I often think back to my school days. Running around town with friends, experiencing all sorts of new things, meeting and texting a girlfriend for the first time, going to a new school and making new friends. These are all valuable experiences that can only be gained during those shining years of teenage years. My daughter will have those times too. I hope there’s something I can do to help them enjoy that time more.