This is not a popular idea. Even some conservatives use the asinine phrase, “ quality time”. No such thing.
I use it. But, I suppose that my definition is different.
For instance....I take my kids to the playground. I'm right in the middle of everything - pushing swings, flying kites, whatever. However, many, if not most of the other parents at the playground are parked on the benches off to the side. They're yapping on cell phones, or checking their email / facebook status for the 20th time that hour.
While all involved would likely say "I spent some quality time with the kids today.", there's a real difference.