How To Deal With Guilt And Shame

It is natural for parents to feel guilty when they leave their children for a vacation, a business trip, or even for making poor decisions. This guilt is because we know we could do better leads to self-destructive behavior and, in the worst case, shaming ourselves.

You can feel guilty and shame yourself, but we also have the freedom to choose again, to make a new choice, and learn from the past.

In today’s episode, we will define what guilt is, the difference between guilt and shame, and what parents should do whenever their children feel guilty or ashamed.

 

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