Why are parents so defensive?
I notice more and more that parents will come to you with a problem and when your response isn't in their favor they become very defensive. The actions of our children are often a reaction from us as parents. That is the reality of the situation. Deal with it!
Parents don't like to hear or admit they are wrong or they are at fault for their kids wrong-doings. I don't understand why. Being wrong or at fault doesn't make you a bad parent. We are all human and we all make mistakes. Acknowledging and learning from those mistakes is actually what makes us good parents. Not admitting and taking responsibility for your wrong-doings is what makes you a bad parent.
Getting defensive is a natural reaction. It is however, a very ignorant reaction. The defensive road will not help your child. It may in fact make matters worse. Then you will only have more negative responsibility to own up to and a bigger mess to clean up.
Just a little food for thought....
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