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Comment by highwaylights

6 days ago

Haven't read the link, but I might actually steal this idea.

Not because I don't want to prioritize my kids, I really do and am fortunate enough to be in a position where I'm able to, but I often let them down because I end up getting distracted with work calls and forget commitments I've made to them.

Honestly having a calendar reminder pop up for me that I promised I'd play a game of Pokemon cards with my kid at a certain time let's me make sure that time stays free for them.

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zabzonk  6 days ago

do read the link. don't be like that (assuming it is real)

  • highwaylights  6 days ago

    Oh the reason I'm not reading it is because I can already tell from the comments here this is a cautionary tale, so I'm going to take the "hey blocking out time on the calendar keeps kid time protected" idea and assume the rest is "be an ass" and just leave that part.

    • Vinnl  5 days ago

      I couldn't resist and just spent my limited attention on the article, and you're good. It's just some guy saying: "if you want to get promoted, put in the hours, but it will come at the cost of your kid feeling they need to book a meeting with you to get your attention".

      Just spend time with your kids, and block time on the calendar if it helps you do that. Then you kid won't feel the need to do that themselves.