3 Very Common Excuses That Parents Use To Justify Their Children’s Bad Behavior

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A parent’s love for their children can sometimes make parents look for excuses to justify their bad behavior. However, far from helping, this makes their behavior worse and something which drags on.

It’s time to realize that they’re just that, excuses. Now it’s time to focus on raising children so that they become good, successful adults.

Here are 3 of the most common excuses parents use to justify their children’s bad behavior:


“They’re just kids”

It is perhaps the most commonly used explanation. While it’s true that children are still unaware of some things and we should let them enjoy life, there must be limits. Childhood is when we should learn to differentiate good from bad and develop values. If kids aren’t introduced to limits during childhood, they’ll grow up without knowing which kind of behavior is appropriate and which isn’t. Don’t use this excuse to look the other way and be permissive. It’s the perfect time to raise good people.

“They’re like that at this age”

Some parents use excuses related to the children’s age: “They’re at a terrible age”, “she’s in her terrible twos”, “that’s how teenagers are”. While it’s true that certain ages can be more complicated than others, it’s not a good idea to use these thoughts as excuses to not set limits for your children. Regardless of their age, it’s important that children learn that every action has a consequence.

“They have a problem”

“It’s because he’s very restless”, “She’s just very nervous”. Parents sometimes hide behind their children’s problems. Worst of all is that their children grow up justifying their bad behavior in the same way. Although it is true that there can be several reasons why a child may behave badly (such as ADHD), using those as excuses to not find solutions doesn’t help at all.


Remove excuses from your mind and face the reality in order to raise good kids with good values who are responsible for their actions