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Use Your Time Wisely!

By:Moanikeʻalaokamaile G

Haylyn lives in her house with her little sister. Their mom doesn't spend enough time with them. This may mess up their chances to become better people. “Mom, can we go out ad do something together today?” Haylyn bursted. All parents need to spend quality time with their children each day. That time that you will be spending with your children will have benefits on your child's self confidence, social skills and their ability to have a good life with their own children someday. These benefits aren't even all that can be gained from increasing family time.

Who wants his/her child to feel unwanted? When mothers spend a minimum amount of time with their children, their children begin to feel unwanted and uninvolved in their mother's life (Schulte). Spending time with your child is super important because it makes your child feel wanted and loved.

Not only is not spending time with your child harsh on your child's parental experiences but it also causes your child to have self-esteem problems and get bullied more often (Fernandez). Spending time with your child is also important for your child's self-esteem and confidence.

Also, your child can pick up your parenting habits, such as not spending enough time together. Parents need to be good role models!  If you are a distant parent your child will become a distant parent (Pish).

If you donʻt start spending quality time with your children they might feel unwanted, have messed up self-esteem and become bad parents. So go outside and do something with your children!