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Feb 28, 2006, 05:42 AM
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I need to apologize to my 8 year old son. We have had a rough time lately with behaviour issues and in the heat of the moment I said a few things to him that no mother should ever say to her child. This is eating me up inside and I need to tell him I didn't mean it. I just don't know how and I am feeling terrible about it all.
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Feb 28, 2006, 06:24 AM
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Oh.... I know this situation... Take your son by the hand and make him sit down with you. Look straight into his beautiful eyes. Then tell him that you love him deeply. Tell him that you're sorry about the things you've said to him, that you didn't mean them and that you feel really bad about having said them. Wait a moment and see if he says something... Look into his eyes all the time. Then take him in your arms and hug him.
When you're looking into his eyes, you will see the love he's feeling towards you- his mother, and he will see your love for him in your eyes. Being a mother is really tough sometimes, but we have to understand that we just can't be perfect...psst... now you can tell ME the same thing. lol I'm sure that you're a good mother otherwise you wouldn't have felt this bad about the situation. He's lucky to have YOU as a mother! I'm cheering for you! |
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Feb 28, 2006, 09:35 AM
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Saying:
MOMMY is SORRY and that even adults make mistakes and because of that I now ask for YOUR FORGIVENESS - can WE start over with LOVE. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> hard words to say, but well worth it... teach him while you too learn. Show your son that you are human and make mistakes.... LoVe, Rhapsody - ((((((( HUGS ))))))) ~ ~ ((((((( HUGS ))))))) |
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Feb 28, 2006, 12:24 PM
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you know, even though your a mom you cannot be expected not to lose your temper EVER.
I would sit him down, like the others say, and just be honest! alot of times we overlook how smart children really are and how intuitive they are. I personally would just explain that you were feeling angry and maybe frustrated, and that you said those things because you weren't sure what else to do at that time. I would also maybe use it as a chance to brainstorm ways to get around it happening again! This could be a wonderful way for you to teach your son to deal with anger or frustration!! Maybe talk about what people can do other than yelling or calling names if angry. Ask him what he thinks is better? Maybe he will say something like jumping up and down, punching a pillow, anything, you know? The two of you can make it fun - maybe for every suggestion, you try it out even though your not mad right now. It would also be a lovely opportunity to bond for you both! |
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