As you will see from my first post, parenting has its challenges that I was not prepared to handle! I am especially passionate though about one aspect of parenting. I have three kids(4,3 and 1) and when those unbearable moments arise, I try to remember the differences between us. I know how to direct my anger, they are still learning. We love our children more than words could ever express, and they feel that through our actions. I respect my children and their stages of development in ways that help me to deal with those situations that make us all vulnerable to pain. I have yet to experience a true temper tantrum so maybe my limits have not been justly tested. I do not want my children to learn that it is OK to say things that are hurtful as long as an apology or show of remorse occurs soon after. Think of the recent Micheal Richards incident. He said words that not only hurt a person, but a whole culture. He then attempted an apology but his words are irreversible. I want my children to make conscious choices about their words and try their best to be accepting of others. With a 4 year old, as many of you know, this is a daily challenge! I have to have confidence that one day my children will understand my words, couple them with my actions, and clearly see how significant the choices we make can be!
Don't get me wrong, I am sure my family would be the perfect candidate for a nanny rescue show but there are some things that hold more value to me than others- Thanks for reading!
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You are so right. I HATE it that I can't take things back (words, actions), especially from a perfectly innocent 2 yr. old's mind. Guilt can cause us to change, if we channel it in the right way.
So what is the answer? When we screw up as parents? Like the whole repentance thing? go your way and sin no more? Mistakes are bound to happen. I just don't know how to prevent them.
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