come away understanding why a boundary exists.
The Parent May Also Make Mistakes
Parents sometimes believe they must appear completely confident.
But parenting is complicated.
A parent may make the wrong decision.
They may invade privacy unnecessarily.
They may react too strongly.
They may misunderstand a situation.
They may later realize:
“I should have handled that differently.”
Apologizing does not make a parent weak.
It demonstrates accountability.
A parent can say:
“I was worried, but I realize I reacted too strongly. I’m sorry. I want us to talk about what
