From the article: Bad Parenting - How to Get Over Your Parenting Mistakes and Move On
If you have children you've probably felt like you were a bad parent at one time or another. Was it when you lost your temper with your child after a long day at work? Or did you forbid your child from going to the school dance because you overreacted to something he said or did? Unload your guilt and share your confession here with other not-so-perfect parents. Include tips on how to move forward after you've made a mistake, and if you learned from the experience. Share Your Story
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- I work a lot, get stressed a lot, and sometimes shout. It is bad parenting, but one thing worse than that is not to say sorry. Some parents won't, for fear of embarrassment, or bringing up the issue, but your child should really, truly, have trust in you and know that you're sorry.
- —Guest Carol
