My dad is very busy. Story for Father's Day

The best gift we can offer our children is time. Dedicate time and quality. Time to play with them, to read stories with them, time to listen to them and to educate them, of course. This story, 'My dad is very busy' , serves as a reflection to realize that we often forget what place in our scale of

The best gift we can offer our children is time. Dedicate time and quality. Time to play with them, to read stories with them, time to listen to them and to educate them, of course.

This story, 'My dad is very busy', serves as a reflection to realize that we often forget what place in our scale of values is most important, our children.

Story for all parents: My dad is very busy

Alberto's father was a very important and very busy man who worked so many hours, that he often had to work on weekends. One Sunday Alberto woke up before his time, and when he heard his father open the front door to go to the office, he ran to ask him:

- Why do you have to go to work today, Daddy? We could play together ...

- I can not. I have some very important issues to resolve.

- And why are they so important, Daddy?

- Well, because if they go well, they will be a great business for the company.

- And why will they be big business?

- Well, because the company will earn a lot of money, and I may be promoted.

- And why do you want to be promoted? Pues - Well, to have a better job and earn more money.

- Good! And when you have a better job, can you play more with me?

Alberto's father was thoughtful, so the boy continued with his questions.

- And why do you need to earn more money? Pues - Well to have a better and bigger house, and so you can have more things.

- And why do we want to have a bigger house? To keep all those new things?

- No son, because with a bigger house we will be more comfortable and we will be able to do more things. Alberto hesitated a moment and smiled.

- Can we do more things together? Great! Then go fast. I'll wait for the years until we have a bigger house.

Upon hearing that, Alberto's father closed the door without leaving. Alberto grew very fast, and his dad knew he would not wait for him that much. So he took off his jacket, left the computer and the agenda, and while sitting down to play with an Alberto as surprised as delighted, said:

- I think the promotion and the new house may wait a few years.

Reading comprehension questions for your child

You can find out if your child understood the message of this story thanks to these questions. You will help him to reflect on the values that the story transmits and to improve his reading comprehension:

1. Why was Alberto's father never at home?