I always felt that kids deserve the same respect we would give any adult, which is why I cannot affored treating my daughter less than the way my Father in heaven would treat me. Now, this doesn't mean that I do anything perfectly.....
There are times when I am sick, grouchy, short, quick tempered, out of grace, tired, hungry etc....and who do I usually take it out on first? Unfortunately, the people closest to me - the ones I love. This is probably right for you too...if you'll be honest.
But I believe this is something we can strive not to do.
Treating our kids any other way than God's best leaves us feeling horrible about ourselves, and leaves them feeling just as horrible about themselves. That's why asking the little ones for forgiveness is a powerful moving-forward tool. You have to allow yourself the freedom to be imperfect and vulnerable; thereby learning to seek forgiveness and still like who you are.
I think some parents are fearful to be vulnerable with their children because they feel they will lose their children's respect if they open up. How can we teach our children to seek forgiveness from others if they do not see that example in us?
Vulnerability Builders:
- When have you felt that you need to be open with your children or loved ones?
- How did you deal with that emotion?
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