What was wrong? and Did your kids do anything in response to seeing you cry?
2006-11-30 07:31:50 · 12 answers · asked by Cuddly Lez 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Yes....several times. I've cried at sad movies....they usually laugh at me...lol One time in particular was when we found out that my papaw has cancer. I cried really hard and could not be consoled by anyone. My 4 year old little girl teared up with me and hugged me and told me everything would be okay and that she loved me. I instantly felt better.
I think it is good to show your kids you have emotions too. Not only does this make them feel like you are human too, but they won't be afraid to show their emotions and express their feelings in the future.
2006-11-30 07:40:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have cried in front of them. I hate crying when people are around, even my husband and kids, but sometimes my emotions take over and at that point I have no control. We've been having some family issues on my side of the family for the last two or so months, and I have cried in front of my 3-year-old. It just made her confused and sad, so now I try to leave the room. I do believe it is important for kids to see their parents cry and show their emotions, but right now my girl is too young to understand what's going on. Sorry about everything that has been going on in your family, and I wish you all the best.
2016-05-23 05:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have! Actually, more than once. One time was when my husband had just told me his father was dead and I just broke down in tears. The kids asked what was wrong and we told them the news. They both cried and then later said that seeing me openly grieve helped them to feel comfortable letting their tears fall. Another time was when a loved one said something REALLY hurtful about me in front of the family. I tried to hold it in but it hurt so bad that I just started crying. The person who said it was so completely disarmed by my reaction that they begged me to forgive them. I very rarely cry, even in private, but when I do, my kids know that it's for a good reason and that crying in public is sometimes the most appropriate reaction to a very distressing situation.
2006-11-30 07:44:13 · answer #3 · answered by Tea 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately yes, but it really freaked them out because they are 7 and 10; and they could not comprehend why mommy was crying. It was because of a close death and unfortunately, my daughters had their first exposure to this horrible emotion called grief. I dont know how old your children are but if they are under 5, I would say you can escape without telling the truth and change the subject and they will be fine however, any child older will need a true explanation and be thorough and keep asking them questions to make sure they understand your sadness. Good luck to you and your children- not an easy thing to do--that's why my heart bleeds for families of men/women in this nasty war....I cant even imagine how they can tell their children what is going on.................
2006-11-30 07:38:21 · answer #4 · answered by mac 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been pretty good at hiding tears from them, but it's only a matter of time when something major happens, like a parent dying, when I won't be able to hide tears from them.
I don't hide tears out of pride, it's just that I don't want to sadden them unnecessary when I'm sad. I have told them that I've cried on certain instances, so they know that I'm human too.
2006-11-30 07:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom used to cry in front of my sister and I all the time. Though, when she was really angry she would put us in front of the television, have my dad watch us, and go out in the car and drive around to take her frustration out....we always knew when she was really angry when she went out in the garage lol.
2006-11-30 07:40:13 · answer #6 · answered by aloneinga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes a child needs to know a parent has feeling of sadness to ................ the death of a parent .................... we are very open with our kids and we all ended up crying together ...............and they know mom and dad love them and they love us to ,,,,,,,,,,,that is the only way to be with kids there not stupid ,,,,,at any age
2006-11-30 07:44:26 · answer #7 · answered by just a mommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES MANY TIMES I CRIED AND EVERYTIME MY KIDS TRIED TO CONSOLE ME AND I WOUND UP CONSOLING THEM RIGHT BACK. THEY GOT SAD CUZ MOMMY WAS SAD OR HURTING! THAT IS LOVE RIGHT THERE
2006-11-30 07:34:53 · answer #8 · answered by ***BUTTERFLY*** 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
all the time. didnt get my way so i cried. they cried and yelled back
2006-11-30 07:34:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have. My stomach was hurting really bad. They went and got their daddy!
2006-11-30 07:34:37 · answer #10 · answered by ncc742 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋