Woman's Actions after Yelling at Daughter Touched People Deeply – 'You're Healing My Inner Child'

Some people might've heard about the concept of Gentle and Conscious Parenting, and one TikTok user showed a real-life example of how that works. The social media clip received more than a thousand comments from viewers who were touched by the notion.

A TikTok user named Gigi took to the platform on April 17, 2023, to share a short video of herself talking to her daughter. In the clip, the parent was crouched down to eye level with her little girl, trying to have a conversation.

In the video, the words "What if I tell you I yell at my child, too?" were featured. While holding her daughter's hands, Gigi honestly confessed to the little girl that she was really tired at that moment. However, her daughter didn't seem to comprehend her mother's distress.

Instead, she kept saying, "Mommy," in a sad, low voice as Gigi replied, "I really don't want to carry you." The clip cut out before showing the TikToker sitting cross-legged in front of the little girl, holding her and saying:

"I'm sorry I yelled at you."

The woman is an advocate for Gentle Parenting, and the clip was to demonstrate how parents who practice it also lose their cool sometimes and that it's okay. She encouraged parents, saying what they did after yelling at their children "is more important."

In the video, she sincerely apologized to her daughter for yelling, noting to parents that raising their voices toward their children was something not encouraged. However, she consoled them by stating that it didn't make them "terrible parents" if they slipped up.

Gigi comforted her crying child, acknowledging how scary it could be for her when she yelled. To parents, she urged them to apologize, take accountability, and try to do better next time as she asked her daughter if she could forgive her, adding with open arms:

"Can we have a hug?"

The TikToker noted to parents that parenting isn't about being perfect, and if you yell at your child, it isn't the end. However, she urged fellow parents to be intentional about handling things differently next time.

The clip concluded with the mother-daughter pair embracing as Gigi apologized once more. People who viewed the touching and heartfelt clip were moved by it, with many leaving positive reactions and reviews like someone who wrote,

"You’re healing my inner child…"

Other viewers added, "'Can you forgive mommy?' Made me sob."

"yea, no, my parents just yell at me then after yeling no heal and repair nor does any sorry's happens (sic)."

"o wished my mom and my dad had apologized to me, you such a great mom."

"why can't my dad ever do this."

"This is making me tear up, because this is all I ever wanted to hear from her."

On February 19, 2024, Gigi released another video about apologizing to your children on her Instagram account. She addressed the matter saying it was crucial to apologize to children when you lose your cool because they don't understand when you're upset and deserve an explanation and an apology.

The social media user shared that it didn't matter how little or young they are because they are human beings too. She asked how parents could expect their children to take responsibility for their actions if parents don't do the same thing, stating:

"When parents model behavior, they raise children who will do the same as they grow."

Gigi felt children could also learn to take accountability for their actions and would become more self-aware. She believes they won't shame themselves or others when they make mistakes and will know how to repair them, a key component of maintaining loving relationships with themselves, their parents, and others.

In the caption of her post, she said apologizing to children after yelling teaches them about respect, responsibility, and forgiveness. It's also a good way to show them that you're a human being and that everyone makes mistakes.

She urged parents not to blame as they held themselves accountable for their actions. Gigi also gave an example of how one could apologize effectively to their children. She said to start by saying sorry for yelling and explain that you were feeling frustrated but to acknowledge that it wasn't an excuse for their behavior.

The parent should also note that their words hurt their children and apologize sincerely before vowing to try their best to do better next time. On her Instagram, she describes herself as an advocate not only of Gentle Parenting but also of doing it consciously.

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