Dear busy parents, your presence matters

Children need love, not just things. A video call can’t replace a hug, and a gadget isn’t a substitute for your affection.

Recently, a 7-year-old child confided in me that he gets home at 10 pm every night after attending tuition from 3 pm. “Why does a second grader need seven hours of tutoring after seven hours of school?” I asked. His answer broke my heart, “My parents work until 9 pm, so they pick me up from tuition afterwards.” It made me wonder, “Are we so busy that we have no time for the ones we love the most?”