In this journey through fatherhood, there are times when the roles are reversed and we learn from our kids. Recently, in a moment of frustration, I received a lesson in grace from my son. We’ve all been there. It’s been a long day, things are busy at work, and, for whatever reason, the kids pick this particular day when you’re already on edge, to be…kids.
The good folks over at the City Dads Group allowed me to share some thoughts on this experience. Below is an excerpt.
Being a dad is rough. There will be times where it gets hard. There will be times when you want to yell like I did. It’s a normal feeling that all parents will experience with their children. This was yet another lesson I learned in this journey through fatherhood.
I also learned that one of the beautiful things about being a dad is how forgiving our kids can be. When I opened Emory’s bedroom door the next morning, it was as if nothing happened. He jumped out of bed with a smile and a big hug. Silly me for thinking that he’d still be dwelling on what happened the night before. It’s a characteristic we adults could learn from.
Kids give us a grace that we don’t often deserve. In a moment of frustration for me, my son gave me some grace that I know wasn’t warranted. As a dad, I’m learning just as much, if not more, from him as I hope he’s learning from me.
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