Babies are born every day to
parents around the world. Those more fortunate than others have large homes with nice rooms
fit for a queen or king. Many in third world countries can barely take care of their offsprings. One nourisment not coming in baby food jars is the most important, Love.
It is not served in cute little dishes. Love does not require mixing like cereal or warming up like cold formula. It is not just available a few hours a day, but all twenty-four hours. What can love do? It make the difference between a happy healthy child and a sad hurt one. It could inspire a whole family to bond and communicate.
Does it cost a lot? No, love is free, or should be. Love is unconditional from a child. They care little about how much
parents make or how they earn it. Their priority is spending time with mom and dad. It is when we as adults forget our youngstsers may want video games and cds, but would rather have us.
Today a lot of teenagers lack the skills to raise a child yet, have them anyhow. They believe it is okay to play the game, but aren't ready to pay the fiddler. For them the pressure on being a good parent is too much. They love their babies. They truly do. It is the fact of their age that prevents them from being the loving parent they wish to be.
The problem is not restricted to young persons either. Numerous men and women have never learned how to love. A large percentage of these people are living in childless marraiges or only have one child.
The bottom line is children need, want, and deserve love. They will get it from someone. If not the parent, maybe a
grandparent. If not a grandparent, then another caring relative. Whatever the source or circumstances no child of any age can receive too much love. They can not get too much positive attention reinforcing their self esteem. Too much love is like too many smiles. It just never happens.