"How to apologize to your kid"
Situations do arise when you are the one who messed up and your kid deserves an apology from you. Saying sorry to your kid is a tricky affair; keep in mind these useful pointers while asking forgiveness of your child.
Do’s:
• Understand the situation where you were wrong on your part- was it unforgotten birthday, unfulfilled promise or a sudden outburst in front of others?
• Ask your child how your unjustified behavior affected him/her. This will help your child to realize that his/her feelings count and works well to build up your child’s self-esteem.
• Put in all your efforts not to repeat the same mistakes and let your child know so. Find out the reasons of such a harsh behavior and practical remedies to deal with them.
Don’ts:
• The trick is to draw a line between apologizing and imploring. Begging to your child will make him feel that you have done something terribly wrong.
• Even if you feel extremely emotional, do not break into tears. You might end up your child feeling guilty when he is not at fault.
• A disciplinary action never needs an apology so be firm if you think that your child is involved in some wrongful actions.
Share your experience when you said sorry to your kid and how it helped?
Situations do arise when you are the one who messed up and your kid deserves an apology from you. Saying sorry to your kid is a tricky affair; keep in mind these useful pointers while asking forgiveness of your child.
Do’s:
• Understand the situation where you were wrong on your part- was it unforgotten birthday, unfulfilled promise or a sudden outburst in front of others?
• Ask your child how your unjustified behavior affected him/her. This will help your child to realize that his/her feelings count and works well to build up your child’s self-esteem.
• Put in all your efforts not to repeat the same mistakes and let your child know so. Find out the reasons of such a harsh behavior and practical remedies to deal with them.
Don’ts:
• The trick is to draw a line between apologizing and imploring. Begging to your child will make him feel that you have done something terribly wrong.
• Even if you feel extremely emotional, do not break into tears. You might end up your child feeling guilty when he is not at fault.
• A disciplinary action never needs an apology so be firm if you think that your child is involved in some wrongful actions.
Share your experience when you said sorry to your kid and how it helped?
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