"At any age, people are not always sensitive, respectful, thoughtful, and kind with each other. They make mistakes, they misunderstand, they act unmindfully, they act in anger, they do wrong. By commission (inflicting) and omission (ignoring), human beings can wound each other, even those they love. Between parent and teenager Between parent and teenager, a hasty word ("I didn't mean what I said!") or a heedless action ("I just forgot!") can cause harm that both parties regret afterward. Now what?"
"Enter forgiveness, that process of absolution that enables people to confront, apologize, pardon, heal injuries, and move on. Forgiveness is for reunion, for emotionally recovering the caring norm in their relationship after whatever injury was done. Accomplishing forgiveness How is forgiveness accomplished? The burden is on the offender, who must: Take responsibility for causing injury Express sincere sorrow and regret for doing so Answer all questions about behaving harmfully"
People of any age can wound one another through careless words, misunderstandings, anger, commission or omission. Between parent and teenager, a hasty remark or forgetful action can cause lasting hurt. Forgiveness enables confrontation, apology, pardon, healing, and restoration of caring norms in relationships. Forgiveness is accomplished primarily by the offender taking responsibility, expressing sincere sorrow, answering questions, listening to pain, committing not to repeat the offense, making amends when possible, and allowing time for healing. Parents model apologizing and forgiveness, teaching adolescents by example. Persistent unwillingness to apologize or to forgive undermines family trust and connection.
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