I will not get into politics too much in the Real Dad Blog. This comment has nothing to do with politics though. It has to do with being a real dad and showing your children how to apologize. It is very sad the president of the United States does not know how to apologize. It struck a nerve in me listening to his speech a day and a half after his mistaken words of stating that the cops acted stupidly. He was 100% wrong stating this comment and should have apologized properly for this huge mistake. The video below shows how not to apologize. Needless to say, it is defending what he had to say. This is a video example mistake that too many moms and dads do. Again, this is how not to apologize.
How to say your sorry is one of the most import things a dad can teach their children. Most importantly, parents, yes, you mom and you dad, have to model this for your children.
Dr. Randy Pausch gets my first award of being a great dad even though he is not here to still bless the world. He left us with a lot of wisdom that was actually left for his children in his “Last Lecture.” My prayers go out to his family and to him. This is one of the most touching videos ever made. He states how to say I am sorry at 7 minutes 40 seconds. Pay close attention. If you have not seen the video, I suggest watching the whole video. You may even shed a tear.
Dr. Randy Pausch states there are 3 steps to apologize.
- I am sorry.
- It was my fault
- How do I make it right “that is how I can tell sincerity”
Even before I saw this video, this is how I have apologized. I learned this from other people who know how to apologize because they have been sincere.
This is how the president of the United States should apologize. I am sorry for stating the comment that the police officers acted stupidly as I did not know all of the facts. It is my fault that my comments made things worse between the cultures of our society. I am going to make this right by knowing the facts before I speak and listen to both sides of the story. As the president, I should not comment like this. I am sorry to the officer as I made things worse for him. I am sorry to the American people, as I have disappointed many. Again, I will not make a comment like this again.
This blog is now a teachable moment to all parents on how to apologize. I hope it is a teachable blog to the president of the United States who is, also, a dad. It is important to model your children the 3 simple step to say I am sorry so they grow up and learn how to apologize. Say I am sorry properly to your wife, children and everyone you do wrong to.
If you would like to donate to a great dad’s (Randy Pausch) cause. you may so here Randy Pausch Foundation
Real Dad Blog Man’s Version: Learn how to apologize. Use the 3 simple steps above. Real dads and real new dads can and will apologize. Randy Pausch should be remembered as a great dad.
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