Someone asked me the above question, and I just laughed before I could even reason what to answer
You know how it is with parents na, they're always right ...especially Nigerian dads

So, as a parent, can you apologize to your child if you found out you were wrong about an issue?
Did your parents ever apologize to you after a wrong accusation?

Yeah. I think they should. So, the child doesn't develop hatred for them.

My Mum did that a lot. Once she realized she was wrong, she'll immediately apologize. Hug you, call you pet names and that's it. But dad would not (as a force man) apologize outrightly but he'll stylishly do it by taking us to eateries or the beach. If he's not chanced, he'll dash you money. that way we know he's trying to make up.

I do it too ( even though I'm not a parent yet) If I found out I was wrong about a child, I'll apologize. Like the day I asked a question in Class suddenly from a topic we've treated (cos they were making a background noise) no body could answer. So, I went on a flogging spree and flogged a new girl who just joined then i remembered she wasn't around when we treated the topic. I felt bad when I saw her crying and apologized to her in front of the class. And other instances too.

I think every parent should.

No. Parents are perfect. Children are not meant to perceive any form of weakness from their parents. If they are wrong, life moves on! No be today!

mikezuruki:
No. Parents are perfect. Children are not meant to perceive any form of weakness from their parents. If they are wrong, life moves on! No be today!

hmm. You could be teaching them not to apologize when they too are wrong.

How will they express it?

Where will the children be sitting when the parents are making the apologetic statements.

For your information, there are Parents and there are African Parents... Don't mistaken them for each other.

Yes, you should apologize to your child if you are wrong. If you will teach the children humility, you must show it

PlayerMeji:
How will they express it?

Where will the children be sitting when the parents are making the apologetic statements.

For your information, there are Parents and there are African Parents... Don't mistaken them for each other.

Did either of your parents ever apologize to you after accusing or punishing you wrongly?

I am the product of African parents so your guess is as good as my answer..

mariahAngel:


Did either of your parents ever apologize to you after accusing or punishing you wrongly?

Yes they should when they realize they are wrong.

Yeah, I do. It's one way of enforcing good manners are passed on.

Respect is earned & reciprocal. Parents should apologise when they are wrong.

Yes they should when they are wrong.i do that when I realize I am wrong or accuse him wrongly of something he didn't do.Anyway my son will even remind you to say sorry.

dep07:
Yes they should when they are wrong.i do that when I realize I am wrong or accuse him wrongly of something he didn't do. Anyway my son will even remind you to say sorry.

Yes they should. Respect is reciprocal like someone up there said.

I always apologize to my kid when I’m wrong. We both do.
How else do kids learn?

mariahAngel:
Someone asked me the above question, and I just laughed before I could even reason what to answer
You know how it is with parents na, they're always right ...especially Nigerian dads

So, as a parent, can you apologize to your child if you found out you were wrong about an issue?
Did your parents ever apologize to you after a wrong accusation?

I do apologize when and where I am at fault

In fact, I do that with a recharge card to show am sorry by so doing, my mind will have peace

So far, it seems mothers are more likely to apologize to their children than fathers...

One of the reasons why children are more likely drawn towards their mothers than fathers

mariahAngel:
So far, it seems mothers are more likely to apologize to their children than fathers...

One of the reasons why children are more likely drawn towards their mothers than fathers

When I grew up my dad would apologize if he thought that he was too harsh but my mum would never apologize. He would not say 'sorry' but make you understand that he feels sorry for you. When my father got angry, we were scared for 15 minutes, then it was over but if you messed with mummy, she would make you suffer for days. Mum has taught me extreme self-discipline, which has been very useful, especially during tough times.

Parents should lead by example and teach their children that it is important to take responsibility for our mistakes and that it is human to err and that there is power in the word 'sorry' if you spoken sincerely. I think my mother never apologized because she never considered her forms of discipline a mistake. She didn't punish in anger, which made the punishment worse, not better.

Hathor5:


When I grew up my dad would apologize if he thought that he was too harsh but my mum would never apologize. He would not say 'sorry' but make you understand that he feels sorry for you. When my father got angry, we were scared for 15 minutes, then it was over but if you messed with mummy, she would make you suffer for days. Mum has taught me extreme self-discipline, which has been very useful, especially during tough times.

Parents should lead by example and teach their children that it is important to take responsibility for our mistakes and that it is human to err and that there is power in the word 'sorry' if you spoken sincerely. I think my mother never apologized because she never considered her forms of discipline a mistake. She didn't punish in anger, which made the punishment worse, not better.

Your mum though

I agree that parents, especially the African fathers, should lead by example.

They should, even if they're too proud to say sorry, atleast their actions should.

Absolutely! There is even a lesson there for the children being apologized, he/she will learn decency and respect.

Brachaa:


Yeah. I think they should. So, the child doesn't develop hatred for them.

My Mum did that a lot. Once she realized she was wrong, she'll immediately apologize. Hug you, call you pet names and that's it. But dad would not (as a force man) apologize outrightly but he'll stylishly do it by taking us to eateries or the beach. If he's not chanced, he'll dash you money. that way we know he's trying to make up.

I do it too ( even though I'm not a parent yet) If I found out I was wrong about a child, I'll apologize. Like the day I asked a question in Class suddenly from a topic we've treated (cos they were making a background noise) no body could answer. So, I went on a flogging spree and flogged a new girl who just joined then i remembered she wasn't around when we treated the topic. I felt bad when I saw her crying and apologized to her in front of the class. And other instances too.

I think every parent should.

Why you flog those children?
Child abuse.

Squillaci:

Why you flog those children?
Child abuse.

Lol.. Children that i was teaching and they were making a noise. So i had to discipline them.

Child abuse? Nah...that's called corrective measure and every child needs it.

Yes, they should. No one is above the words "I'm sorry". In fact, it'll make the kid/s have more reverence for them to see them acknowledge their wrongs and apologize.