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Someone Asks Whether Parents Should Say ‘Sorry’ To Their Kids, People Share Eye-Opening Messages
Probably the best way to teach children how to behave is to set a good example. However, many people believe there are limits to what kind of behavior parents should model for their children. For instance, apologizing. When one news outlet started a discussion on whether parents should say sorry to their kids, people shared some rather controversial opinions.
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Some people offered rather elaborate responses on why they think apologizing to kids is a must
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Others, however, brushed it off as unnecessary
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Isabella 5 years ago
F**K YES! YOU SHOULD SAY SORRY. It builds a better relationship. People keep saying that the children don't raise the parents and give them food and stuff. Oh well i'm sorry that you CHOSE to have a child and keep it and you are literally doing the minimum you need to do. -_-
Laugh Fan 5 years ago
I completely, wholeheartedly agree with you. My parents didn't and it was damaging to our relationships. My other sisters struggle with making decent apologies years later - I went the other way and over-apologise and get told off for it by my husband!! However, children won't learn to do something if you don't teach it to them and then lead by example. Kids aren't dumb - they'll spot when you should apologise and if you don't do it when it matters they will not forget it.
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Alia G. 5 years ago
This is so obvious. People forget that you're not just raising them to BE good people, kids already ARE people. They're just learning how to be people in this world. I hate the people saying that their kids owe something to them just for being their kids. Children don't pay the bills because they literally can't. When you have children you have a responsibility to them to care for them properly and do your best to make them good people
Chris Jones 5 years ago
They are probably the type of person who thinks of children as 'theirs' as though they are property. They are individuals who need to be taught how to be good people, just as you say. Apologising when you stuff up is a significant part of being a good person, with strong morals and good values. Teach it by doing it. Say sorry parents! In my experience you'll need to at some point.
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Alex Bailey 5 years ago
YES! Say sorry and make it meaningful. Saying 'sorry if I upset you' is not an apology. a) there is no if about it b) I want you to be sorry for what you did as well as for upsetting me. If you aren't sorry for what you did, well, you might do it again and how can I trust you after that?
Helena R 5 years ago
@ Alex Bailey As someone who's mother has never sincerely apologised to me you've really struck a cord
Load More Replies... Isabella 5 years ago
F**K YES! YOU SHOULD SAY SORRY. It builds a better relationship. People keep saying that the children don't raise the parents and give them food and stuff. Oh well i'm sorry that you CHOSE to have a child and keep it and you are literally doing the minimum you need to do. -_-
Laugh Fan 5 years ago
I completely, wholeheartedly agree with you. My parents didn't and it was damaging to our relationships. My other sisters struggle with making decent apologies years later - I went the other way and over-apologise and get told off for it by my husband!! However, children won't learn to do something if you don't teach it to them and then lead by example. Kids aren't dumb - they'll spot when you should apologise and if you don't do it when it matters they will not forget it.
Load More Replies... Alia G. 5 years ago
This is so obvious. People forget that you're not just raising them to BE good people, kids already ARE people. They're just learning how to be people in this world. I hate the people saying that their kids owe something to them just for being their kids. Children don't pay the bills because they literally can't. When you have children you have a responsibility to them to care for them properly and do your best to make them good people
Chris Jones 5 years ago
They are probably the type of person who thinks of children as 'theirs' as though they are property. They are individuals who need to be taught how to be good people, just as you say. Apologising when you stuff up is a significant part of being a good person, with strong morals and good values. Teach it by doing it. Say sorry parents! In my experience you'll need to at some point.
Load More Replies... Alex Bailey 5 years ago
YES! Say sorry and make it meaningful. Saying 'sorry if I upset you' is not an apology. a) there is no if about it b) I want you to be sorry for what you did as well as for upsetting me. If you aren't sorry for what you did, well, you might do it again and how can I trust you after that?
Helena R 5 years ago
@ Alex Bailey As someone who's mother has never sincerely apologised to me you've really struck a cord
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