Struggling with leading by example

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May 11 min read

Real talk guys, I'm finding it really hard to practice what I preach with my kids. I'm quick to anger, I complain a lot, and I don't pray like I should. My 8 year old called me out yesterday for yelling when I couldn't find my keys and then I turned around and told him to be patient with his sister. The hypocrisy hit different. Starting to realize I need to work on myself first if I want my kids to see what a godly man actually looks like. Any of you guys dealing with this?

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SSteveRegularMay 3

The struggle is real. I think the key is actually letting them see you mess up and then correct course. Like admitting you were wrong and apologizing. That's teaching by example too, just maybe not the way you planned it.

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EEvan M.New DadMay 3

Yeah I get short with my kids all the time and then feel terrible about it. What helps me is taking a step back when I feel it coming on. Like actually leaving the room for a minute. Still not perfect but it's getting better.

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KKevinRegularMay 2

Man this hits hard. I lose my cool over spilled milk and then two minutes later I'm telling them to be patient and kind. Feels hypocritical as hell. Still working on it too if that helps.

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