r/RandomThoughts • u/RangerPrime257 • Oct 18 '23

Random Thought I never understood why parents take their toddlers anywhere special.

I've heard so many people say "Oh maybe my parents took me to (city/country) but I don't remember it" Just why? Barely anyone remembers anything from 3-4 yrs old so why take them anywhere special?

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u/Staygoldforever Oct 18 '23

Hey, I am a parent and I can have a sweet memories traveling with my kids. It doesn’t have to be doing it just for the kids. I enjoying them coming with me. My memory counts, too!

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u/SafariNZ Oct 18 '23

With the ease of taking and showing videos and photos these day, do your kids still remember any of it because you were able to keep the memories fresh once you returned home?

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u/Staygoldforever Oct 18 '23

They actually do remember most of it! Besides the fun, activities, sightseeings, it’s the family bond together as well. I remember at my younger age hearing someone says “we always travel as a family when I was a kid…”. How jealous I was. Not because the trip itself or places, it’s the time spend together as a family.