25, that is very true about apologies. I'm always amazed at how easily a child forgives after being told "I'm sorry" . Beginners mind indeed.
This is a big teaching point to other dads for me. I encourage them to apologize when they mess up with their kids (raising their voice, losing their patience, not paying enough attention, as examples), and to askforforgiveness.
Not just because it's the right thing to do, not just because it sets a great example for their children to see that even the king of the castle makes mistakes and must atone for them, but also because it's a LEARNING moment on how to forgive. You can literally see the progression of forgiveness on a child's face when you ask for it, when he or she goes from accepting your apology, to having compassion for you, to wiping the slate clean. It's an amazing event to be a part of.
-PM
M:12y - BD:12/11 - D:6/13 - 4Ds
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -MLK Jr.
