It’s a tough world out there, and sometimes I just wonder how much love a kid really needs. So, I started this little experiment of mine, kind of like a personal project, you know?
First off, I decided to really pay attention to the kids around me – my own, my friends’ kids, even those random ones at the park. Just watching how they act, how they react to stuff, especially when they’re with their parents.
My Observations
- Started noticing patterns. Like, when parents were all over their kids, hugging and kissing, the kids seemed more chilled out. Not always, but mostly.
- Then there were these other kids, who didn’t get much of that touchy-feely stuff. Seemed like they were more on edge, kind of stressed out, you know?
- I talked to some of my parent friends about it. Asked them how they show love to their kids. Got a whole bunch of different answers. Some were all about the hugs, others were more about, like, spending quality time or doing things for their kids.
I even tried changing things up with my own kids. More hugs, more “I love you”s, more just being there when they wanted to talk or play. It was a bit weird at first, not gonna lie. But then, I started seeing a difference in them.
The Changes
- They seemed happier, more relaxed. Less fighting, less whining.
- We started talking more. Like, real conversations, not just me asking about their day and them saying “fine.”
- It felt good, this whole experiment. Like I was actually connecting with my kids on a whole new level.
So, yeah, it’s been a journey. And what I’ve realized is, kids need love. And not just any kind of love. They need that physical affection, those words of affirmation, that quality time. It’s like food for their souls, you know? And when they don’t get it, it messes them up. Makes them stressed, anxious, all kinds of things.
It’s not rocket science, but it’s something we all need to remember. Love your kids. Show them you care. It makes a world of difference, I can tell you that much from my little experiment.
