I messed up big time and my kids saw it

Jan 21·1 min read

Got really angry at my wife yesterday over something stupid and said things I shouldn't have said. Our kids witnessed the whole thing. I felt ashamed but then I realized this might actually be an important moment. Last night I apologized to my wife in front of them and explained how I was wrong. Today my 10 year old asked if he could apologize to his sister for something too. Maybe our mistakes can teach them something about repentance and grace if we handle it right.

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Comments(5)

BBrandonRegularJan 21

Kids will forgive you way faster than you'll forgive yourself. Just make sure you apologize to your wife genuinely and let the kids see you two work through it together. That's actually a good lesson for them.

CChristopher L.RegularJan 23

What age are your kids? The impact varies depending on whether they really understood what was happening or not.

MMarcusNew DadJan 22

The fact that you're aware you messed up and you care about it says a lot. Kids are more resilient than we give them credit for, especially if they see you own it and apologize.

BBrent M.New DadJan 23

Have you talked to your wife about what set you off? Sometimes the stupid argument is actually about something deeper that's been building.

JJay H.New DadJan 23

I've been in your shoes man. Yelling over something dumb and then immediately regretting it. Pro tip for next time: if you feel yourself getting heated, just excuse yourself to another room for 10 minutes. Your future self will thank you.

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