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Evan Crochet wrote:

Hi, guys —

I'm seeking advice on the gravity of actions made in anger.

My son was being rude to my 9-month-old son and not letting him play with the stuff he was playing with — pulling things out of his hands and throwing it.

After fussing with him, he wouldn't stop being mean so I walked up and grabbed an X-Box controller and threw it on the chair, then moved away and threw my hat at the door, and then picked up a toy sword and chucked it down the hallway, after that I went to the bathroom to cool off.

I know I lost my cool and I apologized to my family.

  • Would this seem like a mortal sin or is it venial since I reacted without a forethought?
  • I think this was venial but I was wondering what you all thought? . . .

and I was wondering if you have any resources or prayers that can help me avoid this in the future.

Thanks for your time I appreciate you all!

Evan
  { Since I reacted without a forethought, would these acts seem like a mortal sin, venial sin, or no sin at all? }

Bob replied:

Dear Evan,

Actions like this are typically venial, unless the matter is grave, which in your case doesn't apply.  Everyone loses their cool at some point and when others are there to witness it is unfortunate.  The fact that you apologized gives a good example of what the children should do when they are in the same boat.  Don't be too hard on yourself, parenting sometimes pushes us to the limit.  

Peace,

Bob Kirby

Evan replied:

Thanks, Bob!

I appreciate your reply and will definitely work on my patience. 

Evan
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