""I actually looked at it, and it broke my heart," Amin told Good Morning America. "Well, it sort of warmed and broke my heart at the same time.""
""I chose to share the blog originally via a LinkedIn post because I knew this was something universally felt by parents everywhere right now, and we're all feeling like we're shouldering this alone," she explained to Scary Mommy."
""All I wanted to do was close up my laptop and spend time with my kids, but I knew that if I didn't get a few important things done, I wouldn't be able to get my mind off of them," she said."
A 7-year-old presented a drawing that depicted a parent at a laptop while the child asked, "Mommy are you done?" The sketch showed the parent replying "No" without looking back, capturing a recent real interaction and evoking strong emotion. The image spread widely on social media and prompted a blog post shared on LinkedIn, where many parents identified with the scene. Many caregivers reported feeling torn between finishing important tasks and being present with their children. The pandemic blurred boundaries between work and home, forcing parents to juggle competing demands and feel isolated in that experience.
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