"What my parents do, and what I think a lot of parents of their generation do, is something I've come to think of as logistical love. It is, I want to stress, a real form of love. They're tracking my life. They're paying attention."
"I tried to dismiss this thought. It felt ungenerous. It felt like the kind of thought you'd have if you were determined to find something wrong with a perfectly nice visit."
"I couldn't find one. I sat down on a bench by a pond and was, briefly, sadder than I'd expected to be on a Saturday morning in August."
During a visit, a realization emerged that parents focused on logistical questions rather than emotional well-being. Despite a pleasant interaction, there was a lack of inquiry into personal feelings or struggles. This absence of emotional connection led to a moment of sadness. The concept of 'logistical love' was introduced, highlighting how parents track their children's lives through practical matters, yet often overlook deeper emotional engagement, which is also a significant aspect of love.
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