My daughter stood up to me today for her personal boundaries and I’m very proud

I’m so proud of my daughter for enforcing her personal boundaries against me.My twelve year old hates having her hair played with. She hates having her hair touched. And she’s told me repeatedly.I fucked up and touched it, completely disrespectful of the boundaries she has set.“Mom, NO! You stop that! I have told you time and again how I hate that! Don’t do it!”I immediately apologized for my thoughtlessness, and told her I wouldn’t do it anymore. I said, “I’m sorry that I forgot your personal boundaries by doing that with your hair. I will do better. I’m also extremely proud of you for sticking up for yourself and maintaining your boundaries! I know it can be hard telling a parent NO! But you did and I’m very proud!!”I’m ashamed that I completely disregarded and disrespected her boundaries. I’m also very proud that she’s set them and she’s defending them. Especially to her mom! And especially as someone who was made to hug that uncle as a kid.As a result, I have always taught boundaries. No, you don’t have to touch anyone you don’t want to. Including me. It raised some eyebrows last Christmas when meemaw asked for a hug and she said no.Meemaw: how rudeMe: what’s rude is that she’s told you she doesn’t want to be touched and you’re trying to shame her for it.Anyway, she’s awesome and while I’m ashamed of my actions I’m insanely proud of her.Edit: I deleted the last post because my idiot ass couldn’t figure out how to edit. via /r/TwoXChromosomes https://ift.tt/3cQjYbA