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[quote=Anonymous]NP here. I agree with PPs to talk to him about it and sincerely apologize, saying that you absolutely do not hate him and you never should have said it. Even the "I was trying to say I hate what you do" part is a bit strong; it's hard for kids to separate what they do from who they are. So while I would probably say that I misspoke, I would also try to apologize for saying something so harsh at all. And really apologize, don't use the apology as a launching pad for an explanation/excuse. Let the apology stand on its own: "I'm sorry I said I hate you. I don't hate you, I love you very much. I was frustrated and I said words that I regret. I'm sorry. Even if I were planning to say that I hated what you were doing, that is still a mean thing to say and I'm sorry." Then after you apologize, let it go. If he wants to talk about it more, talk about how you feel bad that it happened and you will try not to have it happen again but don't keep apologizing. [/quote]
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