the Glocal Trekker Blog

I was in meetings at Disney World while Nikki and Jill went to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and several other things. I wanted to be there with them, but just couldn’t. I got finished with my meetings Friday night and high-tailed it to the Magic Kingdom. I got there and met them as they got of the ride called Space Mountain. We walked over to the castle and from there waited for the parade and fire works. It was awesome! As it began, little kids would say, "I can’t see daddy, I can’t see!" Like a great wave, I watched Dad’s put their sons and daughters on their shoulders. I asked my 17-year-old daughter, "Jill, can you?" Her reply, "No Daddy." My reply, "Move over a little!"

In that instant, I realized this is the true job of a parent--to get their kids up on their shoulders so they can see farther and more than they have or ever will--that’s good parenting. If you have little kids, and I’m sure most of you reading this do, put them on your shoulder tonight and tell them, "You’re taller than me now--tell me everything you see." Then slowly move in a circle. Think about it.