Upbringing towards forgiveness in the family environment
Upbringing towards forgiveness in the family environment

Summary/Abstract: The present article discusses the question of upbringing towards forgiveness in family environment. The analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature leads to the conclusion that the willingness and ability to forgive can be shaped in the process of upbringing. The family environment is especially competent in this respect, as this is where the child spends the period of his or her greatest susceptibility to educational influence. The value of forgiveness in human life ensues from the fact that it is a constructive way of dealing with the experience of harm or psychological and emotional damage. It opens up the possibility of fixing the relationships with other people. Being aware of this fact, the parents should feel motivated to shape in their children such features and competences that will positively influence their willingness and ability to forgive. It concerns above all teaching the proper concept of forgiving, raising awareness of the fact that every person needs forgiveness, encouraging children to speak about their feelings and emotions.

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