But, in whatever form it takes, it's a skill investment that pays great dividends. At the surface level, blessing is any expression of love and appreciation for the child. At a deeper level, blessing is acceptance and hope for the future, even in the midst of failure and disappointment. Truth is, many parents have not received the deeper level of blessing themselves, thus it's hard to know how to give what they don't have. This is a vanishing skill today's world.
Confrontation is never fun, but it is a necessary part of being a responsible parent.
Being confronted helps children face reality, whether painful or not. It forces children to experience the consequences of their behavior. Parents who confront their children help them feel secure enough to work through the problems. These hurts, if not resolved, will grow into resentments that will destroy mutual respect. Learning to ask for and grant forgiveness is one of the most important life skills a child can acquire.