Cat's In The Cradle "Cat's in the Cradle" was a huge hit song in the 1970's. It was written by Harry Chapin about a father who is so overwhelmed with work and the demands of his own life that he never made time for his own son. Thus, the cycle repeated itself in his son and he didn't realize the consequences until it was too late. Yet another "missed coaching assignment" that repeated itself across generations!                              Song Lyrics To compound things, some parents come home after a long day's work, walk in the door, say hello to their children and barely get a mumbled "hello" back from the very kids that they have been working so hard all day to support. It is unfortunate, but some parents today; primarily fathers, are becoming less relevant in the eyes of their children and in today's society. Compounding the problem is the difficulty associated with parents making it a priority to spend time with their sons and daughters. Today, most people's lives are more complex than ever! The demands of supporting a family are more pervasive, the level of competition in our daily lives has increased drastically and there are numerous distractions that can come between parents and their children. One reason for this is the speed at which technology has taken over children's lives. In today's broadband connected, 24/7, Instant Messaging™ on-line word, parental credibility requires a high level of expertise in areas considered essential by their children; yet intimidating to most adults. Video games, music videos, celebrity figures and sports association are what command children's interests and influences today. Things are moving so quickly today that there are more ways for a parent to feel "on the outside looking in" than ways for them to participate in their children’s areas of interest. Are you on the outside looking in? Something must be done to ensure that parents are not so overwhelmed with work and the demands of their own life that they never make time for their own children. Now, with Backyard Drills®, you are in a position to do it!         HOME  |  ABOUT US  |  FOOTBALL EDITION  |  TESTIMONIALS  |  CONTACT US  |  BUY ONLINE       Copyright  2002 - 2005  Backyard Drills, L.L.C. All Rights Reserved         Cat's In The Cradle   Today's Parental Plight