The revival of "Gilmore Girls" on Netflix has depicted one heartbreaking scene that parents can learn from. In the episode "Fall," Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) recalled the story of her best memory of her dad. It spoke of the pain and angst of an erring teenager that every parent will eventually have to deal with.
Lorelai said that on her 13th birthday, a boy from school whom she really liked broke her heart. Rejected, she decided to cut school and go to the mall, where she was surprised to see her father.
She thought that she was going to be reprimanded when her father asked why she wasn't in school. Instead, she cried her heart out in front of her dad.
Without discussing what really happened, her father decided that they would watch two movies together and he bought his daughter her favorite giant pretzel. For Lorelai, a head-strong and rebellious child, this moment made an incredible and special mark in her life. Watch the scene from "Gilmore Girls" for a better grasp of the scenario below.
According to Huffington Post, Lorelai's story highlights how, regardless of the relationship parents have with their kids, a child never forgets how her mom or dad will make her feel. At crucial moments of their children's lives, such as when they are in pain or have failed, their parents' reaction will always have a huge impact.
This scene from "Gilmore Girls" reminds parents to carefully approach a tender situation with their children, especially when they have done something disapproving. This is a big challenge for parents because in principle, bad behavior, such as Lorelai cutting class, should not be tolerated.
The default reaction for most parents is to preach and lecture. But preaching only makes children bitter. It doesn't help raise kids to be better, according to Ronit Baras of Family Matters.
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