Respond

How do you respond to your 6 year-old saying "I hate this family"? I'm not sure there's really any correct answer. I responded by telling her that was a shame because we love her with all our hearts...and then making her spend the rest of the night caring for herself so she could see how lucky she is to have a loving family. It broke her heart to the point of sobbing and praying, but she got the point.  Parenting isn't all pool parties and bike rides.