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How can I gently reconnect after an emotional rupture with my child?

Parenting Perspective

Perfection is weaker than repair. Reconnect when stress arises by accepting responsibility: ‘I should not have raised my voice; I apologise’. Refrain from rushing forgiveness or placing blame on the youngster. Remind them that your love has not changed while providing them with physical intimacy, such as an embrace or a seat next to them. Your return shows them that relationships are resilient, even after disagreements. This strengthens emotional trust and increases resilience.

Spiritual Insight

Seeking forgiveness and offering it are both acts of Ibadah. Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Al Zumar (39), Verse 53: ‘Say (O Prophet Muhammad ﷺ): ‘O my servants, those of you who have transgressed against yourselves (by committing sin), do not lose hope in the mercy of Allah (Almighty); indeed, Allah (Almighty) shall forgive the entirety of your sins; indeed, He is the Most Forgiving and the Most Merciful.’ It is recorded in Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith 4251, that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: ‘Every son of Adam sins, and the best of those who sin are those who repent.’ Offering an apology to a kid is not a sign of weakness; rather, it reflects divine mercy and sets an example for Tawbah. When done with sincerity, reconnection revitalizes the relationship’s core.

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