When he complained of a pain in his wrist on Sunday evening we didn't pay much attention and scolded Joel for not being careful while playing downstairs. Later in the night, the slight swelling around the left wrist was worrying and Monday evening visit to the doctor confirmed a hairline fracture around the wrist.
Doctor has recommended a crepe bandage and painkillers for the next couple of days before he decides on a cast. Joel is thrilled having a cast on his hand and we are worried about his unit test starting next week. How different people perceive same problem!
I was analyzing perceptions around the situation. I was very upset spending 3 hrs @ the hospital after a hard day's work and thinking of the challenges around his unit test starting next week. On reflection, I feel I reacted very badly. Which one is easier, a 11 yrs old trying to understand the emotional challenges of the parent OR the parent realizing the emotional needs of the child under the circumstance?
Undoubtedly, the later as the emotional impact on the child's memory leaves a deep impression for future.
Lesson 1, of parenting!
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