Parents also become tired, angry, and say the wrong thing.

Parents also become tired, angry, and say the wrong thing. What hurts a child is not only the mistake, but the silence when an adult pretends nothing happened. Return and say, “I raised my voice, and that was wrong. You are not responsible for my reaction.” Simple words like these restore safety. Children do not need perfect parents. They need adults who take responsibility and show that loving relationships can be repaired after mistakes.