Parents aren't perfect. Work hard to have a good relationship with them and be ready to forgive when they disappoint you.
Talking Points:
- In every situation in life you have an option: Let your circumstances make you bitter or better.
- Whether your relationship with your parents is awesome, or awful, you are in control of you and how you react. Set the tone for the kind of relationship you want.
- Choose to forgive for your mental and emotional health and have the courage to change the relationship if it’s not what you want.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What is something you are grateful that your parents have done for you? Do you express gratitude to them on a regular basis? Why or not?
- What are a few things you want to do just like your parents when you are older and have a family?
- What is something you wish your parents would do differently? Have you tried to talk to them about making this change?
- If you could trade parents with any of your friends, who would you pick, and why?
- Is there something you could do or change to improve your relationship with your parents? How important is it to you to have a good relationship with your parents?
- On a scale from 1-10, how bitter and unforgiving have you been toward people who have failed you? What do you need to do to make that number smaller?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
