We want vengeance. We think holding on hurts the person who wronged us. When we keep unforgivenesses in our lives, we're only hurting ourselves. When we forgive daily, we can start each day afresh. The release of that energy enables us to focus our attention on more beneficial matters.
Children learn about forgiveness from watching how their parents deal with wrongs they experience.
Take some time to determine what unforgivenesses you're attached to. Teach your children to forgive themselves and others every evening before going to bed. Because of the busy-ness in the world we've created, there is little time for reflection, introspection, and meditation. We don't set aside such time because there's a long 'to-do' list beckoning our attention at home as well as at work. The family needs our attention.