Giving my son attention he deserved. 31-07-2025.

Greetings, dear friends, how are you all? I hope you all are doing fine and enjoying your day. I wish for all of you good health, wealth and a prosperous time ahead. Today I am here to share with you the time I spent with my son. I hope you all will get time to read and also share your thoughts.

In this article, I want to share the importance of giving our children attention. This post might not necessarily be a serious one, but trust me, every bit of my articles is educative and has a way of contributing positively to the readers. In today's world, it's easy to get caught up in work and other responsibilities, leaving little time for our kids.

It has been confirmed that in some cities like Lagos which is congested, with high rate of traffic jam, people leave their homes to work as early as 3 am and come back very late at night. This has made children not to even know their parents, especially fathers.

I'm guilty of this myself. Living in Uyo, Nigeria, I often find myself leaving for the office as early as 7 am and returning late at 8 pm, Monday through Saturday. My son, just three years old, sometimes sleeps before I leave and after I return. Sundays are my only days off, and even then, I feel like I'm struggling to connect with him.

He's at an age where he doesn't fully understand why I'm not around more often. Sometimes, he even takes me for a stranger. He's only comfortable around me when his mom is present. If she leaves the room, he'll start crying, "I want my mommy!" It's hard not to feel a pang of jealousy, but I know it's not his fault or mine, for that matter.

Being a provider isn't easy, especially with the rising cost of living in Nigeria. But that's exactly why I make it a point to give my son my full attention whenever he needs it. I want him to feel the benefits of having a father, even if it's just for a little while.

Just the other day, on July 31, I was running late for work, and my wife was getting ready to take my son out to fix her hair. He looked up at me and said, "Daddy, I want to wear your jeans trouser!" I told him he was already dressed, but he started crying. I had to make it right.

So, I took off my trouser and handed them over to my wife to put on him. He smiled and was happy, striking poses in my oversized trouser. Later, when it was time for them to leave, he willingly took it off. It was a small moment, but it made his day. And that's what matters.

As parents, especially fathers, we need to remember that our children crave our attention, so, whenever your child needs your attention, don't take it for granted. They're gifts from God, and it's our responsibility to make them happy.

So, the next time your child asks for your attention, don't brush them off. Take the time to make them feel special, even if it's just for a moment. Trust me, it's worth it.

Thank you for going through my post. Do have a great time ahead.