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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When will you forgive your parents? When your own kids take out their laundry list of complaints about YOU that you never thought would exist? Then it will be too late.[/quote]

Allow me to blow your narrow mind: I simultaneously forgive them, recognizing that they did their best, AND I’m learning from my mistakes. I have the self-awareness to not only know that I make mistakes as a parent, but to actively try to do better. Do you?[/quote]

I guarantee you are doing things to your kids that they will grow up to say they will never, ever do or say to their own kids. Never. Ever. I can tell because your post is braggadocious and mean, and otherwise lacking substance.[/quote]

Yes, dear. I AGREE WITH YOU. I know that even though I do my best, there are things I can definitely do better. I will never be perfect. My kids could justifiably complain now, and will no doubt have justifiable complaints when they are adults. Know why? Because I’m human and I mess up each and every day.

But here’s what: when I mess up, I recognize it, I apologize for it, and I genuinely work on it. I will fail, I will be imperfect, but what I won’t be is a blind to my own humanity. When my kids—as children or as adults—tell me they are hurt or disappointed, I will listen to them, and I will apologize when needed, and I will adjust my behavior when needed.

I love how you tried to insult me by telling me my kids will grow up to say they will never, ever do X or Y. Those of us who understand we are imperfect humans already know that, sweetie. Grow up and gain some self-awareness. [/quote]

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