Topic: As a single parent,
somewhatshy2's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:11 PM
Do you ever feel bad when you just completely unload on your child and they are not even the one you are mad at?

I just let my son have it with both barrels, and made him leave the house, and he was not even the one I'm mad at....now I feel like such a complete b*tch...

any suggestions on how to make amends???sad

ledi180's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:13 PM
I really really try to keep it in check but yeah, there are times I'm more harsh than I need to. I always give her a hug and a kiss after I've cooled down and try to explain why I acted the way I did.

It ain't easy!

iceprincess's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:13 PM
uhhh tell him to come home. how old is he?

boneyjoe's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:14 PM
oh i belive we all have made that mistake

Jules0565's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:14 PM
Call him/her to apologize.. ask them to come home you would like to talk to them and most of all, tell them how much you love them happy

somewhatshy2's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:16 PM

uhhh tell him to come home. how old is he?


19

MAKE_ME_GIGGLE's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:16 PM

Do you ever feel bad when you just completely unload on your child and they are not even the one you are mad at?

I just let my son have it with both barrels, and made him leave the house, and he was not even the one I'm mad at....now I feel like such a complete b*tch...

any suggestions on how to make amends???sad


be honest with him and tell him what has you upset... and its easier to vent on a loved one... honesty is best policy

no photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:16 PM
i agree with you

somewhatshy2's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:17 PM
thanks for all the infor...he is on his way home now...
:smile:

Jim519's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:18 PM
A HUGE apology!!!!

Learn to control your anger and vent in other ways.

wyatt1844's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:18 PM
Talk, apologize, and explain. He's 19, and old enough to understand how you feel and to talk it out; like adults should do.

no photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:23 PM
Usually it's been something the kids have said or done that are the straw that broke the camels back. If I was inappropriate when they were little, I had to stand in time out. As they got older, we could discuss it, I'd apologize, and they could empathize and sympathize as they often let me have it to blow off steam, too.

iceprincess's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:23 PM
Edited by iceprincess on Wed 07/09/08 06:24 PM
explain to him whats really bothering you he should be mature enough to understand. In the future make a concious effort not to let things bleed over onto others..........your not the first parent to screw up this way nor will you be the last

no photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:23 PM
it is a good thing to let him know you are human.....just don't do it too often..happy

mcattygarnett's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:29 PM
Sorry is always a good start, and then just talk to him, it always helps, Good luckflowers

iRon's photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:32 PM
Isn't that what there fore?what ............Joking




Just let him know ya love him and it will be ok.........


no photo
Wed 07/09/08 06:34 PM
Hugs and asking for forgiveness would be a good start. Is there any thing special he likes cookies cake. ect….. Maybe use this to start even a closer bond between the two of you, not saying there wasn’t one before.flowerforyou