Walking the walk when nobody's watching

C

1w ago1 min read

Got cut off in traffic this morning and my first instinct was to lay on the horn and say some things I shouldn't. Then I remembered my oldest is in the back seat watching how I handle frustration. I took a breath, let it go, and just prayed for whoever cut me off instead. Felt weird at first but the peace I had the rest of the day was worth it. How many times do our kids learn what we actually believe by what we do when we're stressed or angry? That hit me hard today.

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TTodd N.Regular1w ago

At 4 months old my guy doesn't understand road rage yet, but this hits different knowing that's coming. Props for catching yourself and modeling what actually matters.

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DDale A.Regular1w ago

Man, that's the real test right there. Those moments when nobody's watching but you know your kids are learning by what you do, not just what you say. Takes real strength to pump the brakes in the moment like that.

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BBrandonRegular1w ago

I've been there plenty of times with my two. The fact that you caught it and thought about your oldest in that moment says everything about the dad you're being.

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