We learn and experience many things as children from our parents, but we often declare that we will always be sure to do the opposite. Sure, there are plenty of parts of our childhoods that we’re grateful for, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things we want to leave behind and never think about again. People took to the Internet to talk about things their parents did that they wish to leave behind. Some responses are sometimes silly, some are serious, and all are thought-provoking.
#1: Is It Too Late to Say Sorry?
It’s hard to say, but many parents, especially in the past, had very old-fashioned ideas about raising children: that children should be seen and not heard, that they should obey their parents without question, and that parents should maintain their authority no matter what.
But that’s ridiculous because guess what? Parents make mistakes! They are people, and as all people make mistakes, they are not immune. And really, if you think about it, I think your kids are more likely to respect you if they know that you are willing to do them the courtesy of being honest with them.