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A moment I wish I could have back ...

Last night, as I was helping our 7-year-old ready for bed, he caught a glimpse of "The Biggest Loser" on TV.

As I explained the show's concept to him, he eagerly chimed in: "You could lose some weight, too, Dad."

Bang. That one hit a little too close to home.

I then said something I immediately regretted. I won't repeat it here, but suffice to say it brought him to tears.

Not a good dad move. Not good at all.

We worked it out. But sometimes, as a dad, you wonder: Just what are you thinking?

Parents aren't perfect. That was an imperfect moment.

posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 2:50 PM by richard.pratt   |    Login or Join to Post Comments

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