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Apologizing and admitting you’re wrong can be hard enough, but to your kids? Yes. Here’s why 😕 The other day I was walking through the kitchen. I was annoyed that I was still working later than planned, and I still navigating a stressful negotiation. “Dad, could you peel me this orange?” One of my children stood there holding it out in anticipation. I glanced over and snapped, “No, stop asking me for snacks all the time.” “Okay, sorry,” he said. Within seconds I was out the front door and it hit me like a punch in the gut. Turning around I went back in and found him. “Hey buddy, I’m really sorry. That had nothing to do with you. I know it was directed at you, but it shouldn’t have been,” I said down on my knee next to him. “It’s okay dad.” “No, it’s not, but I appreciate your forgiveness. I love you.” As grownups, it’s so easy to move through life selfishly believing that our happenings are the most important things going on. 🗞 Newsflash – they’re not. I could have easily just come back and given my son the orange. I could have made an excuse about being busy and stressed, but I’m not teaching my kids to be victims. When we’re in the wrong, the sooner we own it and make amends, the firmer the lesson will be. Owning our wrongs and seeking forgiveness from those we hurt may just be one of the most important lessons we can teach. We’re all human, and we’re going to have moments that are not our proudest. If a child knows that I’m willing to admit when I’m wrong, chances are, they’ll feel more comfortable telling me when they are, too. And yes, I peeled the orange. 🍊