Got mad at my son for being impatient and he asked me why I was mad when I always say Jesus wants us to be patient. Completely got me. He was right. I apologized and we talked about how even dads mess up and need God's grace too. These little people are teaching me more than I'm teaching them sometimes.
This is one of those parenting moments that stings but also makes you better. Your son was right and he knew it. How'd you handle it after he called you out?
Ouch, that hits different when your own kid throws your words back at you. That's actually a moment to be proud of though - he was listening and thinking about what you teach.
Kids are brutal with their honesty. That's the moment where you have to stop and apologize though. Shows them what it actually means to live what you preach.
This is parenting in a nutshell. You preach patience and then lose it yourself. Not fun to be called out but good for keeping you real.
Kids are brutal with their honesty. Out of the mouths of babes right? That's actually a good moment though, even if it stings. Shows he's listening to what you teach him.
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That's a humbling moment but also kind of beautiful. At least he's holding you accountable to your own values. Did you talk to him about why you were actually upset?