I was taking my daughter up to a volleyball tournament. She had friends in the back seat with her.
My car has a moonroof skylight that has shades that cover them when the sun is too hot. One of the girls started playing with it. My daughter said, "Don't play with that. If it snaps open my dad will get angry."
Later in the trip one of the girls didn't cap her drink. My daughter once again said "Put the cap on, if it spills, my dad will get mad."
As I listened, I became uncomfortable seeing myself through my daughter's eyes. I felt sad that she saw me as a person who uses anger to get his way.
I really don't like to think of myself that way, but my daughter's perception is her perception. That is how she sees me. I need to accept it and if I don't like it, find a way to change it.
1 comment:
Very interesting perspective. I myself sometimes hear the impression of myself through others, and most of the time, I am surprised at the answer. most of the time, I dont like the perception of myself through others...
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