So Grateful to learn a lesson and be able to teach through my mistakes...
When you realize you made a mistake, what do you do? As a parent, this happens often.... really we can't ever really say we are doing it right all of the time.. but I was reminded tonight that sometimes doing right by them is telling them the mistake I made and why I won't be doing that again.
Last week, I told Jordan to turn off the Xbox and to go study his Science some more (he had already studied twice earlier in the night). He said he did not need to that he knew it all. I did not like how he responded (while still playing his game) so I asked if he was so confident that for every point off of 100, he would lose his Xbox for a day.. he said ok... Well Jordan's grade was posted today.. he got a 92... I reminded him of his deal.. and he responded it's still an A..... He is RIGHT.. it is an A... and I am really pleased with his grade... I was torn because I felt like I needed to follow through... I posted on Facebook and yes, all my friends that responded (except two) said to stick to my deal etc... but really I am the one who made the mistake in the first place... I did not trust my son when he said he knew it.... and I was impulsive (and annoyed) when I made the "deal".....
Wishing you a wonderful night sleep and that tomorrow morning, you will have a spectacular Spiritual Sunday...
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