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[quote=Anonymous]Did you apologize? Seriously, that goes a long way with kids. With everyone, really. We're human and we make mistakes. Even parents. It's ok to admit that to your DD and to apologize honestly and directly -- and it's actually a good model for her, because she's also going to screw up plenty and will need to know how to apologize and repair relationships, too. Something like: "I'm so sorry I flipped out about your XYZ grade last week. I realize I completely overreacted, and I feel awful about it. Please know that I don't expect you to be perfect -- none of us can be, myself included. Hell, you just saw me flip out over an 84, so clearly I make mistakes, too! Anyway, I'm sorry about that. I know what I said was hurtful and wrong, and I know I can do better than that."[/quote]
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