Kids catching on to my hypocrisy and I deserve it

Jun 121 min read

Had my 10 year old call me out yesterday for getting angry at the grocery store when they were out of something, and he said 'Dad you're always telling us to have patience and trust God but you just got mad.' Man that hurt but he was right. We talk about following Jesus but I'm quick to lose my temper over stupid stuff. Been trying to be more aware that they're watching everything I do. Started apologizing when I mess up instead of just moving on like it didn't happen. It's humbling but it's making me actually take my own faith seriously.

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JJoe C.RegularJun 12

At 10 he's old enough to get the apology explanation too, like why you got frustrated and what you're working on. Kids respect that honesty way more than pretending we're perfect.

AArchie M.RegularJun 12

That takes guts for your kid to say that and honestly that's the moment that matters. You caught yourself and that's what he'll remember, not the angry moment at the grocery store.

CChris P.RegularJun 12

I hate those moments but man, kids calling us out is how we actually get better. The fact that you're bothered by it means you're already thinking about change, which is everything.