Ditch the Cell

Today I went to the park and witnessed something I have seen often, and cringe at every time – adults talking on their cell phone while vaguely watching their kids. Although I can sympathise that there might be important matters to take care of over the phone, it seems that maybe the park is not the best place to do it.  Really, I am trying not to be too judgemental, but I watched a woman talk for forty minutes on her phone while her two small children went up and down quite a steep slide by themselves.  I am the first person to say that it is important for mom not feel isolated, lonely, or disconnected and maybe she was talking to her long-lost sister, but my guess (by the tone of the conversation) is that she wasn’t.

Before cell phones were everywhere, my husband was asked if he had a cell phone and he answered “I am not important enough to have one.”  Honestly, though flippant, there is some truth there. Unless it is your long lost brother, sister, or parent, put the phone down for a bit and interact with your child.

Sermon ended. Venting done.