Walking the walk is killing me this week

2w ago1 min read

Had to apologize to my kids for blowing up at them yesterday over something stupid. Lost my temper, yelled, the whole thing. Then I'm supposed to teach them about patience and self control? I felt like such a hypocrite. Sat them down, told them I was wrong, asked for forgiveness, explained that being a Christian doesn't mean being perfect it means trying again. My oldest said thank you for showing us what repentance looks like. Man that hit different. Grace is real.

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SScott M.Regular2w ago

This is the hardest part of the faith and family thing for me too. You want to be this perfect example but you're human and you lose it sometimes. The apology part is actually where the real teaching happens though.

DDave M.New Dad2w ago

Apologizing to your kids when you mess up is actually one of the most important things you can teach them about accountability and relationships. Way harder than just staying calm in the first place but way more valuable.

PPete L.Regular2w ago

I feel this in my bones. Some weeks the gap between who I want to be and what I'm actually doing feels impossible. But then I remember my kids don't need perfect, they need real. Sounds like you're giving them that.

CChristopherNew Dad2w ago

You're human dude, and admitting it to your kids is actually walking the walk. The hypocrisy would be pretending you never lose it. They see you try again the next day and that's what sticks.

CChris T.Regular2w ago

That takes guts to own it like that with your kids. Honestly that moment where you apologize and show them you're trying to do better might teach them more than a perfect week ever could.

CCarlosRegular2w ago

This is what I'm working on too. Lost my temper over spilled milk yesterday and felt awful after. Been trying to model that we're all learning how to handle our emotions better, even the adults.

SScott M.Regular2w ago

The fact that you apologized puts you miles ahead of a lot of parents. My kids remember when I blow up but they also remember when I admit I was wrong. That matters more than being perfect.

VVincentRegular2w ago

We all have those weeks. I had one last month where I was just short with everyone and it took apologizing to reset things. The walking the walk is the hardest part but it sounds like you're doing it right.

DDave M.New Dad2w ago

Honestly this is more important than never blowing up. Showing your kids you can lose your cool and then make it right teaches them how to handle their own mistakes way better than pretending you never get frustrated.

PPaulRegular2w ago

Respect for apologizing to them about it. That's huge and teaches them more than never losing your temper in the first place would. My kids needed to see that I can mess up and own it.