My kid called me out for yelling and I deserved it

1w ago·1 min read

Was having a rough morning, late for work, and I snapped at my 6yo for spilling juice. He got quiet and then said 'dad why are you being mean?' Completely stopped me in my tracks. Apologized to him, gave him a hug, and actually had a real conversation about why daddy was frustrated. He understood. Then he said 'its ok, everyone makes mistakes.' Out of the mouths of babes man. Best parenting lesson I got all year from my own kid.

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JJoel F.Regular1w ago

That's some real character coming from a 6-year-old. It's rough in the moment but shows he trusts you and that you've created an environment where he feels safe saying something. Props for taking it the right way.

FFrank K.Regular1w ago

Those gut checks are the hardest but they matter so much. Your kid respecting you enough to say something means he knows you care, and that you're teaching him it's okay to speak up. That's parenting gold right there.

TTyler M.New Dad1w ago

That's big of you to recognize that and even bigger that your kid felt safe enough to call you out. Those moments stick with kids way more than the spilled juice ever would. Sounds like you're doing something right here.