It’s easy to forget that parents don’t always have all the answers. Sometimes, mistakes happen and feelings get hurt. How you respond to those mistakes can create bonds with your children that last into adulthood. Dad and social media creator Jason Lewis is working to create strong attachments with his children and does so out loud, setting an example for other parents.

Recently, Lewis and his young son, who appears to be between 8 and 10 years old, assembled a bed together. If you’ve ever assembled furniture, you know how frustrating the process can be, especially when things don’t line up. Inevitably, things became a struggle at some point in the process, and Lewis lost his cool.

Dad loses his patience

The father-son duo sat down together to discuss what happened. What was likely a healing moment for the little boy quickly became cathartic for others when Lewis shared it on Instagram. It is a masterclass in how a parent can take accountability for poor behaviors.

He starts the conversation with his son by discussing his anger and how uncomfortable he is around his father’s anger. The boy admits that he avoids his father when he’s “super angry” because he’s worried Lewis will become upset with him. Lewis points to the conflict that occurred around building the bed.

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