Is it possible for us to always be honest with the kids?

A few days ago, I found myself in a bit of a situation.

My kid received this new gift, but honestly, I didn’t want to hang onto it. It brought back memories of someone really unpleasant. I thought about explaining it to my child, but how could he understand, he’s just too young to get it.

Finally, I just couldn't take the sight of the toy and set it aside. When the child came back from school the 1st thing I did was confess.

I told the truth.

Everything about how the sight of the thing was making me feel and reminding me of bad times.

The child surprisingly replied, "It's alright, Mamma. I get it. I don't like the person giving the gift either, and I can see how you feel."

It was such a weight off my shoulders. Sharing the truth and feeling understood was truly comforting.

I also assured the child that they would receive a similar gift in the near future. Additionally, we agreed to decline gifts from anyone we aren't fond of.

I think that having open conversations with my child is the best approach to teach them that, as a family, we should always feel comfortable discussing anything that concerns us, without worrying about how others might react.

I have built a solid foundation for a strong bond with my child.