Works-for-Me: Ask for Forgiveness
Wednesday, 1st August 2007
The best advice I’ve ever been given as a parent is to never be afraid to admit my shortcomings. If I slip up and yell at my children, I need to be brave enough to say I’m sorry and ask for their their forgiveness.
My children won’t remember that I’m an imperfect parent. What they will remember is that it’s OK to make mistakes. The important thing is that you need to own up to your mistakes and make things right with the person you’ve wronged. It’s so simple and so important, yet I think this is something that is lost on a large portion of society today.
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10 Comments
Charity
Wednesday, 1st August 2007 at 4:27 am
Hi! Thanks for stopping by! I enjoyed reading a bit here while I was leaving my comment for the bloggy give aways!
Have a blessed day!
TracyMichele
Wednesday, 1st August 2007 at 6:52 am
I couldn’t agree more. In fact, my son (4) made a mistake last week and said, “It’s ok. You make mistakes, too, Mamma!”. LOL.
ellen b
Wednesday, 1st August 2007 at 8:52 am
WORD! This is true and wise advice! blessings….
Heidi
Wednesday, 1st August 2007 at 10:16 am
What great advice. My little guy is a bit young to understand this, but it’s never too early to start these valuable lessons!
Rhen
Wednesday, 1st August 2007 at 10:55 am
LOL- that is the same advice I gave! Enjoyed your blog.
All for His glory, ~Rhen
Jamie
Wednesday, 1st August 2007 at 11:45 am
So true!! Making mistakes are healthy!! Unless you want to raise a perfectionist who gets stomach aches and “beats up” on themselves!!!I love it!! Thanks for sharing!!
mom2fur
Wednesday, 1st August 2007 at 12:06 pm
What you are teaching your children is that admitting your mistakes is an honorable thing. One time, my fil accused one of my sons of breaking something. Unfortunately, all the evidence did point to the kid. I stood behind my son who insisted he was innocent, but still, it didn’t look good for him. Well, when my fil found out the truth, he called and apologized to my son! It takes a real man, or a real woman, to admit being wrong!
Ami
Wednesday, 1st August 2007 at 1:10 pm
Boy, am I working on this!
Elaine
Wednesday, 1st August 2007 at 7:25 pm
Oh, it took me a little longer to realize this than I would like, but we’re all getting there. Thanks for the reminder.
Mummymac
Tuesday, 7th August 2007 at 12:07 pm
Thanks for the reminder