Difficulty: Explorer (Level 1)
It sounds like you’re grateful for your parents and how they support you. This also means you can trust they’ll be there for you if you make a mistake.
Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, but it’s important to learn from them. Failing doesn’t mean you can’t do something; it just means you have limits.
You can find out where you went wrong and try again. Your parents let you do what you want, so they might be more understanding if things don’t go as planned.
Don’t let fear stop you from doing better. You’ve probably been doing great, which is why your parents are the way they are.
If you’re scared of failing and disappointing your parents, you can talk to them. Ask them what they would do if you did poorly. You should trust yourself and your parents and be OK with the idea of failing. Remember, it is OK to feel afraid, and that is a feeling you should address with your parents.
This response has been vetted by Ken Fung, a clinical psychologist, director of therapy & counselling at The Jadis Blurton Family Development Centre and founder of Your Relationship Clinic.
Questions
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Do you think your parents would be disappointed if you made a mistake? Why or why not?
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What other advice would you give to a friend to let them know it is okay to make mistakes?
