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Singer Lee Ji-hye laments children growing up, cherishes limited time for undivided attention
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Singer Lee Ji-hye laments children growing up, cherishes limited time for undivided attention

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Lee Ji-hye expressed sadness about her children growing up, feeling that the time for undivided attention is limited.
  • She shared her feelings on social media, mentioning the challenges and increasing skills in parenting.
  • Lee Ji-hye also shared an experience at a friend's home, highlighting a positive interaction among children.

South Korean singer Lee Ji-hye has shared her poignant feelings about her children growing up, expressing a sense of wistfulness that the time for focused, one-on-one attention is dwindling.

In a social media post, Lee Ji-hye reflected on the fleeting nature of this phase of parenting. "I don't know how long it will last, but the time when they only look at me is not long," she wrote, acknowledging the demanding aspects of child-rearing while also noting her developing parenting skills.

She also described a recent experience visiting a friend's home, which she termed a "new world." This visit involved children interacting well with each other, suggesting a positive and perhaps independent play environment that Lee Ji-hye observed with interest.

The singer's reflections capture a common sentiment among parents as children mature, balancing the joys of their growth with the bittersweet realization of changing family dynamics.

I don't know how long it will last, but the time when they only look at me is not long.. not long.. and the parenting skills that increase as time goes by..

โ€” Lee Ji-hyeReflecting on her children growing up and the limited time for undivided attention.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.