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| Time Most people raising a family face various demands on time that can cause decisions to be made that may cause children to be short changed. Time can be prioritized such that a broken furnace needs immediate attention whereas sitting one on one with a particular child can seem a low priority. Giving priority to tasks of time can make time spent with children seem optional or even wasteful. However, the human need for face time can be seen when adults in church almost seem desperate to have a weekly visit with other adults themselves. For children time spent with a parent that is not task assignment, disciplinary, or evaluative can be a time for conversation in which aspirations, observations, and experiences can be shared. The casual conversation is the means by which many relationships are built and deepened. If a child does not have the opportunity to cultivate a deeper relationship with his parents (both mother and father), it can seem like he is raised in an orphanage. Fathers can have even more difficulty because of the limited time they have in the home. Sometimes work can be so draining that it can be a sacrifice to engage children when one would rather rest. This may be what Jesus felt (Mark 6:31-34). In addition, fathers may not be naturally talkative. As a result, many fathers undertake task oriented projects that they and their child can work on together. Marital Time In addition to time spent with children a husband and wife need to spend time together. The show of time and affection demonstrated in front of children can communicate volumes as to what is important as well as demonstrating how they themselves should act when they have their own homes. Here the husband usually sets the tone for time spent together. There will always be tasks and chores that need to be done and there may never seem to be enough money, however, taking time for a special breakfast, lunch , or dinner can be essential for communicating ones appreciation for and desire to spend time with one’s wife. It is the busyness of life that can lead to a feeling of being “taken for granted”. It is essential for both husbands and wives to communicate both verbally and through action that the other is appreciated. Considering what a precious commodity time is, just taking some to go for a walk together can be special. |
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