I intended to write on another subject for my next posting or series of postings, but I came across what I wrote in response to a situation that upset me. I am sharing it with you. I’m modifying it slightly.
The Abusive Dad
Did you intend to turn into an abusive father?
Hurting your sweet son, as you were hurt.
Did you know you have turned into an abusive father?
Maybe you think you are reasonable, not abusive
as your step-father was. Not hurting as you were hurt.
You are hurting them.
You are hurting them when you say things that cause your sons to feel bad.
You are hurting them.
You are hurting them when you do things that cause your sons to feel bad,
like violently throwing Charmander.
You re hurting them.
You are hurting him when you pull your small son by his ear,
causing redness that lasts, and lasts.
You are hurting him.
What hurts do you do when no one is watching?
Please remember the hurt you suffered.
Please remember each little hurt and all the big ones.
Is that what you want to do to your children?
You may think that you are doing no such harm.
You are wrong.
Please, please, for your love of your children…
…Wish to do no harm;
…Wish to develop patience,
understanding, compassion.
For the sake of your children…
Please cease doing harm.
kvryce