Raising a child

There will always be times when we feel that everyone around us, takes us for granted, assumes that the status-quo will always remain and because of the family unit, the word 'sorry' doesn't need to be said.
It's amazing how parents are able to raise children without imparting to them the importance of admitting to a mistake. As parents, we often have the tendency to believe that our children are angels and can do no wrong. The longer we live in this illusion, the worse off that child will be when he/she grows up - because other people who have raised their children, would expect an apology when it is due.
Apologising is not about admission of error as much as it is about sincerity and good feelings. Somewhere in some people's education of social graces, this definition went missing. The most shocking thing is, these are from families who go for mass every Sunday to be better christians. When they reach crossroads, they find an alter, say a rosary and expect GOD to help them. Yet, they forget that GOD only helps those who help themselves.
For parents out there who think supplementary classes are important, please also give a thought to bringing up a child right. Social graces may seem so cliche, but that trait alone makes us thinking beings. Even a pet dog knows when to go to the owner, tail between his legs, whining.
I rest my case. Even dogs are better brought up by bitches.