What Every Child Needs
By David Chadwick
Dad attended practically every one of my high school basketball games. He wrote them faithfully onto his calendar like any other appointment. These commitments couldn’t be altered.
Throughout the game, I would look into the stands to find him. Our eyes would meet. Then he would give me a raised fist as encouragement.
Later in life, after I had finished my basketball career, I asked Dad why he did this. “Son, I just knew that kids spell love T-I-M-E.”
Dad knew that children don’t necessarily want their parents’ presents, but their presence. They don’t want their parents’ approval by purchasing things, but their parents’ approval by being there and giving a raised fist of encouragement.
A parent’s giving of his or her time shows love to the children.
It’s what every child needs the most from mom and dad.
Live in-tune with the heartbeat of God!
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