Create habits in children / Part 3: Ask for forgiveness and forgive

Hello friends, they say that good values start at home. So as good parents we must teach our children the importance of forgiveness.

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As we always say, many actions of our children are carried out following our example. It is always important to keep in mind that parents are the role models. Therefore, like or not, our children imitate us. We are often evaluated and observed by our children, so their behavior also depends on us.

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To free ourselves and to be cured of what has brought us problems in the past, to know how to forgive, will make us have the strength to cultivate that habit in our children. Encouraging both qualities of forgiveness and compassion are tasks that should be taught at home and require patience, understanding and acceptance.

Children need to know how to forgive and be forgiven When a child apologizes, a reaction immediately occurs and everything is left behind. But we must convey to his son that he should only ask for forgiveness when it is a sincere and heartfelt feeling. That is, a genuine feeling.

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It is not enough to ask for forgiveness whenever you commit an improper act and know how to apologize in any situation.

It is necessary to explain the reasons or reason why it is necessary to apologize. This will make the child know the true value of forgiveness. Knowing how to ask for forgiveness will make your children more responsible and honest.
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Awakening compassion

Teach your child to be compassionate, be sensitive to difficult situations, it is also an essential element for your growth. It has already been proven that the more children feel empathy and compassion, the better people will become in the future. Introducing this habit is something that must be done little by little and from the first years of life.

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The best way to introduce children to the habit of compassion is to be aware of their environment. Teach your child that everyone should be accepted as they are. Certainly, this is an exercise that will help you understand that all human beings are different and that circumstances do not always favor everyone in the same way.

Grief vs Compassion

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Talk with your child to understand that feeling sorry for someone who is sick or even for an abandoned animal is not wrong. Actually, it is an absolutely valid sentiment. But it is up to him to go beyond that feeling: through help.

Teaching the difference between compassion and grief is also very important. Grief can generate sadness in relation to the person who is suffering and continue for a while. But compassion is activated to reach out to others and change the situation that causes suffering.

Reference:

• https://www.guiainfantil.com/articulos/educacion/conducta/ensenar-a-los-ninos-a-perdonar-y-no-ser-rencororos/
• http://www.hacerfamilia.com/ninos/noticia-ensenar-ninos-pedir-perdon-20130516072821.html