ext_107663 ([identity profile] orangerful.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] erychan86 2016-05-12 02:46 am (UTC)

Yeah, that is not parenting. I think sometimes people have kids and they don't think about the sacrifices they need to make for their social lives. I mean, I'm not saying they can't have a life but once you are in charge of a small person's survival and well-being, you gotta put down the phone and interact. At least you got to be a little ray of sunshine in that child's day. It really makes a huge difference. I know I try very hard to interact with the kids one on one at all my library programs or even when I'm walking around the library. If I see a child browsing with a parent, I ask them BOTH if they are finding things okay. The kids are usually shocked and then pleased that I acknowledged their existence.

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