This chapter focuses on evaluating the presence and energy of parents when coming home to their children. It emphasizes the importance of considering the emotional impact parents have on their kids rather than solely focusing on external factors.
Here’s a test of your own childhood: Imagine you’re sitting on the couch watching TV. You’re in the kitchen making a snack. You and a friend are hanging out upstairs. And then you hear the garage door going up. Or you hear keys in the front door. The car pulling into the driveway.