In the 1970s a new expression found its way into American jargon: Quality Time.
According to Wikipedia: “$$$separatequote$$$‘Quality time’$$$separateqote$$$” is an informal reference to time spent with close family that is in some way important special or productive. It may also refer to time spent performing some favorite activity.”
Generally the phrase is used to denote a special time alone with a loved one. As parents we often think of quality time as a trip to a special place or a vacation spot with one of our children.
My daughter Aviva was reaching one of those critical points in life that represents a turning point in maturation one of those moments forever enshrined as a rite of passage for all young people as they transition from child to adult and from immaturity to responsibility. I am referring to the trip to the Division of Motor Vehicles to become initiated into the American obsession of driving by obtaining your very own driver’s license.
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