Saying sorry...

Parenting is no easy feat. Sometimes I am really at my wits' ends. I just don't understand why they can't just listen and stop all the fighting. Constant fighting is a common sight at home and I sometimes just wanted to ignore all those screaming and yelling. But I just have to admit that kids are kids. They can make you cry and laugh. After all, that's what parenthood is all about. Cane can be handy and effective at times. Sometimes it is difficult to discern who is right and who is wrong and I have no choice but to give both of them 'a good treat' each. Once, I took out the cane and beat both of them for hitting each other. "Say sorry to Gor Gor", I told Mei Mei. "Say sorry to Mei Mei", I told Gor Gor. After they apologise to each other, I told them to hug each other. Then I explained to them why I have to beat them. "Did you know why mummy beat you?", I asked them. Both of them nodded their heads. I was relieved that they are willing to admit their wrongs and 'learnt' from their mistakes, though I knew that they will definitely repeat the same mistake again. Then, out of the blue, Mei Mei pouted and cried. I asked her why she cried. "Mummy, you didn't say sorry to Mei Mei." She replied. "Why mummy have to say sorry to u?" I asked her, puzzled. "Because you beat Mei Mei too.".