Updated: Dec. 18, 2023
Originally Published: Aug. 8, 2023
Do you recall the frustration of inserting your favorite cartoon into a VCR and having to wait for it to rewind? Or the long anticipation of Saturday mornings, waiting for your beloved show to air? And let’s not forget those late nights when you stayed up just to catch Friday Night Videos. Remember the long lines outside movie theaters before the convenience of online ticket purchases? In the age of dial-up internet, waiting for pages to load and videos to buffer felt like an eternity, yet it taught us patience in an age where instant gratification is the norm.
This culture of waiting may be lost on today’s children, who often complain about the briefest interruptions, from a commercial break to a three-minute wait at an amusement park. They may not even recognize what a busy signal sounds like or understand the anticipation of waiting for a phone call. Nowadays, summers seem to rush by in a blur, and waiting for simple pleasures – like the ice cream truck or a baseball game – is a thing of the past.
As a busy parent, I find myself caught in a whirlwind of activity, constantly rushing from one task to another. The feeling of wasting time, especially in waiting rooms or grocery lines, can be overwhelming. When my children observe my frantic pace, it’s no surprise they develop the same urgent mindset. This realization has prompted me to implement a ‘summer slowdown’ policy in our household. Why not embrace a little laziness and allow ourselves to enjoy the beauty of the moment?
By adopting a more relaxed pace, we can instill the value of patience in our children. Allowing them to savor the summer experience might help slow down their desire to grow up too quickly. After all, time seems to fly by faster than we can grasp, and we should cherish these moments together.
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In summary, taking time to slow down and embrace waiting can enrich our lives and the lives of our children. It’s about creating lasting memories and fostering patience in an ever-accelerating world.