Is it alright to say sorry to your kids?

June 2, 2007 9:08am CST
As parents, is it alright to sometimes say sorry even if we are also offended by our children?
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@pinks0da (328)
• Philippines
2 Jun 07
For me yes. Because there are times that we got so carried with our emotions whenever our kids does something that we don't approve and we yell or say something unnecessary that makes the situation worst. That happens especially when we are tired from work or doing house chores. In times like that, we have to apologize to our children because we are not being constructive in correcting them. No matter how wrong they are, we have to listen to their reasons so we won't end up being sorry for misjudging them.
• India
2 Jun 07
I never say sorry if i am not wrong. whoever it may be children or anybody. Children should respect elders. They never should offend elders. If i offend somebody i definitely say sorry.
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@nnsb75 (632)
• United States
2 Jun 07
i always say sorry to my kids when i know its my fault, i think there's nothing wrong of admitting your sorry, you actually teaching your kids a good manners coz my 3 years old always say sorry and give me a hug whenever he did something wrong.
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@castleghost (1304)
• United States
3 Jun 07
If I have done something wrong I believe that I should be man enough to say I am sorry. I believe it teaches our children that we can admit when we are wrong and that we are responsible enough to say we are sorry. A child needs to know that a parent can admit when they are wrong and to apologize for their mistakes.
@Gorgeous24 (1091)
• United States
2 Jun 07
YES I will say sorry to my child if I know I am wrong because I would expect her to do the same to me or anyone else if she has done something wrong. There is nothing wrong with admitting to your mistakes and trying to make it better, your child will learn how to take responsibilty for their actions.
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• Philippines
3 Jun 07
For me, definitely YES! If done in the right place and at the right time, you are teaching good values to your kids!
@mehale (2200)
• United States
2 Jun 07
I think that as parents it is just as important for us to tell our kids that we are sorry as it is for them to say they are sorry. If we do not tell them we are sorry when it is required by the situation, then how can we teach them manners and that it is right to appologize when you have done something that requires it?