It's hard to say sorry?

I came across an article by Dr James Dobson, which I find it worth sharing.

"Many people have a hard time saying they are sorry to anyone, let alone to their own children.

Although it is hard to do, apologising when we are wrong provides a great opportunity to teach valuable lessons to our sons and daughters.

I remember a time when our children were young that I was weighed down by the pressures that made me tired and irritable in the evenings. One night, I was especially grouchy and short-tempered with my 10-year-old daughter.

After going to bed, I felt bad about the way I had treated her and I just felt like I needed to ask her for forgiveness. Before she left for school the next morning, I said: "Honey, I'm sure you know that daddies aren't perfect and I know I wasn't fair with you last night. I want you to forgive me."

She put her arms around my neck and shocked me down to my toes. She said:"I knew you were going to say that, Daddy, and it's okay. I forgive you."

Like my daughter, most children are very resilient and eager to reconcile. Although you may have difficulty saying the words, asking them for forgiveness shows that you are a human being with flaws and imperfections like anyone else. And it also creates an atmosphere in which conflict and frustration can be resolved.

In the family where no apologies are offered, problems are often left unresolved and swept under the rug. But saying "I'm sorry" can bring a world of healing and calm to an irritable and stressed-out household. It is a humbling experience, but we can all stand a little unscheduled humility."