Every married couple looks forward to and dreams of giving birth to kids and watching them grow.
No family is complete without children.
Come to think of it, children are our future and will take the humanity forward.
No wonder nature has it that we be connected with kids with a unseen bond of love.
We do love our children dearly but then this does not translate into our spending quality time with them at home.
Not because we do not want to, but the day to day rigmarole of having to rush to office and make ends meet distracts our attention away from the fact that children need out quality time, love and attention more than the materialistic things we provide them with.
There are many things you can do together with the children like playing basketball, foot ball, base ball or going to the movies and opera etc.
Wherever you know something about the sport or theatre, do tell them and they will not only enjoy going with you and have fun but listen and learn too.
As a parent do not think that you know every thing and that your children should do things you like them to do.
This doesn't work with the next generation.
They have their likes and dislikes and a mind of their own.
At best they will listen to your perspective and still go on with their pursuits.
The faster you learn and imbibe this truth the better for you.
They won't be bothered.
When you start doing things together and exploring new avenues, the result can be a mixed bag and not necessary that you both will enjoy all activities and have fun.
The key is to keep trying and discovering new things until you find a few things that are real fun and you both enjoy doing together.
If you children are excited about something and you are not, still you could show and pretend to be interested and take part in it without acting like a spoilt sport.
You do not have to act as if you are enjoying and pretend.
Be honest with yourself too.
After all this is not the end of the world.
There are so many things out there that you can explore and find common things of interest and have fun.
The spirit behind all this is to be spending meaningful time with your children and be connected with them.
It can be by doing things together outside the home or even within your own home too.
Just be around when they need you and engage and bond with them in day to day life.
This way you can help them keep away from the bad elements and wrong influences.