Absent parenting often stems from subtle emotional distance, not abandonment, arising from work stress and digital distractions. What defines parenting isn’t just how much is done for a child — but how deeply the child feels seen by the parent. That is what separates being “there” from being truly present.5 signs you might be an ‘absent parent’: Is it good or bad?
Absent parenting often stems from subtle emotional distance, not abandonment, arising from work stress and digital distractions. What defines parenting isn’t just how much is done for a child — but how deeply the child feels seen by the parent. That is what separates being “there” from being truly present.