They might even tell you the feeling word you missed. Simply restate the correct feeling word to the child and go on with the reflections. Some parents may be having trouble reflecting a child's feelings when the child is talking about something with which the parent does not agree. It is possible to reflect their feelings about the situation without agreeing with the behavior. Reflection of a feeling is not the same as condoning a behavior or a belief.
Parents can discuss that after they have made a connection and reflected the child's feelings.
The child will also be in a better place to receive parents advice about what it is right or wrong about a situation or behavior. Experience has shown that children who feel right about themselves, act right. Children who feel hurt or angry, act hurt or angry to those around them. Therefore, children are more likely to listen to parents when they feel that their parents are listening to them. Two words of caution.