Okay.
Here's the thing.
Adults are given so much grace, kindness, and respect all throughout each and every day when they make mistakes. They are patted on the back, hugged, reassured that they are doing the best they can. Sure, there are sometimes consequences like a fine for a bill paid too late or a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt. Usually, the company you paid late offers reassurance and kindness as they collect your money. Cops don't make a habit out of yelling at or belittling the person they pulled over for no seatbelt. An apology is accepted and life moves on. The new day is a fresh start.
That does not seem to be the case with children. I see it over and over. They make mistakes all the time, as children do, because their little brains are still growing and learning. Guess what? That's what childhood is for. This is the time to make mistakes and learn from them and grow. Children get yelled at though. They get belittled. They get those awful stare-downs from adults. They don't get fresh starts because adults tend to hold grudges that kids can't fathom. They get told to shut up and stop crying because the cry upsets the adult.
It's supposed to be looked at as just the way things are. I don't understand why this is the norm and I'm hoping like crazy that it can be changed.
I'm not perfect either. This isn't a blog about how great I am or how awful other adults are.
I just feel like I want to remind people that children are still human beings with emotions and flaws who deserve respect no matter what.
