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Originally Posted by finallyprettyokay
I wonder if parents are still being told to Never Apologize. That is certainly the motto I was raised with --- and heard when my sons (33 and 26 now ) were little. Some dumb idea about losing authority with your kids if you admit you are wrong. Igzy, you are right on.
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FPO,
This was the best advice I ever received as a parent. I've since apologized many times to my kids. Sometimes for not coming through on my promises, but usually for losing my temper or otherwise being too harsh. Every time I do my children and I have been brought closer.
We think we need to defend our "image," but actually our children respect us more when we admit our failures.
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A little boy went with his parents to church to have his baby brother dedicated to God. On the way home, he was just sobbing in the back seat. When his dad finally got him to talk, to tell them what was wrong, he said "The pastor said he wants us to be raised in a Christian home. I want to stay with you guys!"
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I'll have to pass that one along.
