My Child Sometimes Hurts Your Child, and I’m Sorry

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Dear Friend,

I understand how difficult it can be when your child comes home with yet another scratch on his face. It’s heartbreaking to see him hurt, and I feel that sense of anger and frustration too. How could my child cause him pain? Believe me, I wish for this to stop just as much as you do.

When I notice the marks on your child, I experience a mix of sadness and regret. I truly apologize for my child’s inability to express his emotions appropriately, especially when it affects his best friend—your son. I know others may label him a bully or speculate about what’s happening at home, but I assure you, we are just an ordinary family. There’s no abuse, just the usual sibling squabbles and the daily challenges of parenting. Yes, he has a strong personality, and I can only attribute that to my genes.

I am grateful for your endless patience during this challenging time. My child is a work in progress, and we’re doing our best to guide him. We believe that, with the right support, his strong traits can become his greatest strengths in the future. Every day, we encourage him to improve, hoping that tomorrow will bring better choices.

I share your pain, my friend. Each day they are together at school, I find myself worrying: hoping your child stays safe and wishing my son can walk away when tempers flare. They are, after all, only 3 years old. Yet it’s hard to accept when my own child is the cause of the hurt. I hold onto the belief that this is merely a phase, and without that hope, I would feel lost.

Please embrace your son tonight, shower him with love, and let him know how proud you are of him, just as I do with mine when he has a good day. Thank him for being such a wonderful friend.

I sincerely hope our friendship can endure this phase. I ask for a bit more of your patience as my son learns and grows. He is a loving boy most of the time, and there’s a reason your son keeps choosing him as a friend—perhaps they both see the potential for a strong friendship that will, in time, be free from hurt.

With love,
Your Friend