Apologies To Parents

It's common to feel the need to apologize to our parents—sometimes it's for things we've done wrong & sometimes it's because we don't feel that we're living up to our parents expectations. Whatever the reason, saying sorry to your mom and dad (or both parents) with an apology letter is a great way to start a conversation and express your regret. A letter also allows us to gather our thoughts and think of all the things we want to say but may find difficult to express face to face.

How To Apologize To Your Parents

1. Acknowledge you were wrong and the hurt you caused.
2. Tell them how sorry you are and how much you want to fix things.
3. Be honest. Tell your parents you love them.
4. Take responsibility, ask for forgiveness.
5. Express regret & promise that it won't happen again.

Taking responsibility, saying sorry and acknowledging the hurt caused will always make your bond as a family stronger.

Abby writes...

Hey Mom and Dad,

I'm sorry about everything. I haven't been the girl you guys as my parents were expecting and I'm sorry for that.

My behavior is inexplicable because well, I can't explain any of it. All I have done is just so stupid.

I haven't been focusing on what is more important and that most important part is you guys. Because the two of you are always working your butts off out there for me and my brother.

I never really appreciate how hard you guys work for our family to have a roof to live under, food, and a blanket. Many people don't have that and know I am now realizing the stupid and ungrateful daughter I have been.

I also now realize how you guys want everything to be perfect for me and I just don't value everything I have. I take everything as a joke but it's not.

I've been stupid and I don't know how to make it up to you.

I took advantage of you guys giving me 1st, 2nd, and 3rd chances.

I'M SORRY! I mean it Mom. I mean it Dad. I know if i keep my behavior like this I will never be successful in this life and I want to be successful. I want to be someone in this life. I want to go to college and I want to do all this to make you guys proud of me.

I'm sorry for everything guys :( and I promise to do better from now on.

Mia T. writes...

I don't know where to start but mom and dad I'm sorry for vaping with D----.

I'm sorry for lying to your faces again.

I'm sorry for being shady when it comes to telling the truth.

I'm sorry for yelling and this apology may not even sound like an apology but I'm deeply and sincere sorry for being a mean person this past week.

The stuff I said, the things I did, the way I treated you on Monday mom wasn't right and I feel so terrible.

I feel like maybe you don't love me anymore.

It's sad how I get my phone taken away all the time like isn't there any other punishment?

I know I'm a kid and I may be lost but leave me alone let me figure my own things out.

I always get in trouble always.

No matter what I do or say or even feel, I'm always in trouble, period. I get yelled at probably everyday.

I want to be a normal kid like I want my space and I want to be left alone to do what I have to do. But I know it's never going to happen, so it's okay.

I'm sorry for yelling again and breaking your house rules. And taking off with Ryan that night, I needed my own space and to talk to friend who understands me and actually cares.

I wish I could redo my whole life over to be the daughter you wanted. To make you guys happy and to have you guys not suffer everyday due to my life choices.

So.... I don't know what the heck I'm writing or how to feel. I want my phone, and I want everything to go back to normal.

I hate my life when I don't understand consequences. I want everything to go back to normal like it was 2 weeks ago.

An anonymous daughter writes...

Dear Mom,

Where do I begin?

I've lied to you for years. I've lied to you about money, my life and my health.

I'm sorry that I've stolen things from both you and your boyfriend. I mean I never had a reason to do it, ya know?

I mean you two have done nothing but stand up for me through it all and still I keep screwing you over.

I'm sorry that I can't be daughter you wanted. I'm sorry for being the most messed up of the family, the outcast so to speak.

If there's anything I could to make you respond to either calls, texts, emails, letters or anything I'd do it in a heartbeat. But there's just this thing stopping me from ringing the doorbell.

Because whenever I see you my heart stops and my mind goes blank and I can't seem to figure out where to start. So mom.... I'm sorry for doing it all.

Ashley writes...

Dear Dad,

Even though you cannot read this as you passed away 8 months ago, I feel like I didn't say enough or spend enough time with you when you were alive.

First thing I'd like to apologize about is how I treated you, and how much disrespect I showed you. You never deserved that, considering how sick you were.

I miss all of the advice you would've given me about life and my relationship with my fiance. You would've been the best grandfather ever, and your grandson or granddaughter would've loved to learn a bunch of things from you; like gardening and fishing, and so many other things..

Second.. I'm sorry I lied to you about doing drugs, and smoking cigarettes, considering both killed you.. Quite literally.

Third.. I love you and miss you, and I can't wait to meet you again, Maybe not soon.. But it'll happen.

Didi writes...

Daddy,

Today is your birthday. And everyone's running around the house cooking you your favorite foods, coloring in some cards, writing you some fancy poem, or last minute gift wrapping. And I'm just sitting here.

I have an essay that I haven't even started yet due tomorrow, an article for journalism that I don't even know the point of, and a test. I hate myself for giving excuses. Every year it's always the same, everybody else has something to give you, and I'm always the one who has nothing to say, and nothing to give, and nothing to do.

I have no time, dad, and I'm so overwhelmed, and stressed. I don't even have time to make you a birthday gift. Nothing I can possibly write on here will make me feel any better. You will be home in 12 minutes and you'll sit at the table, we'll eat dinner and then they'll give you your gifts. That's my least favorite part, sitting there in front of you, and knowing I don't deserve a dad as great as you.

You do so much for me. And I can never repay you for everything you are and all that you do. Thank you Daddy, and I'm so sorry for not thanking you enough, and for having nothing for you today. I love you. I wish I could start this week over. I'm so sorry. I love you.

Bev writes...

To my dear mother.....I know now how much I hurt you, how many times I was impatient with you when (I see now) you were doing the best you could. I was so hateful and hurtful to you and you always forgave me. I love and miss you so much and I'd give anything to be able to make it up to you. It's too late for that, of course, but I pray to God every night that He will tell you how much I care.....You've been gone for eight years now, but I still grieve.....Your daughter, Bev.

Lisa writes...

Mom... I am so sorry things turned out the way they did. I wish I had been more patient with you. I will always be thankful for when you were ill and I was able to take care of you for a change. I'm sorry I didn't spend more time with you, brushing your hair or rubbing your feet. I love you.

Madison writes...

Dear Mom and Matt: I'm sorry for lying about taking Andrew’s phone AGAIN and using it without you knowing. I was afraid and didn't want you to know that I had it because I didn't want to get in trouble and I didn't want you to take it away.

I understand that I was wrong to do that. It's important to tell the truth and I wish that I had. I didn’t want to hurt you, and I will take full responsibility for what I did. I really regret doing it now because I know I will be grounded.

You guys mean a lot to me and I keep ruining our trust by lying and manipulating you.

Is there any way I can earn your trust back? Next time I will tell the truth, even if it gets me in trouble, because it feels worse when you're upset with me. I hope that I can earn your trust again by being more honest.

Love, Madison

Letters of Apology to Parents

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im sorry about school
by: Anonymous

dear mom and dad,

I'm sorry about that email you got sent from the school, i know how hurt you are and embarrassed you are from/for me. Still, i don't mean to be late to lessons, i didn't mean to shout in class, i didn't mean to do any of things mentioned in the email, even though i know I'm wrong. I admit it, i know I've disappointed you many times and I'm not the daughter you dreamed of. Still, i wanna change i really do i just dont know how, i wanna have a better, successful future and i know ill get nowhere with my behavior , i wanna let you know how deeply sorry i am and how much i love you, i don't mind my phone being taken but all i seek right now is your forgiveness, i appreciate you for making us live under a nice roof and stuffing ourselves with food. i love you deeply.

kind regards,
ur daughter

To dad
by: Asher iruma

Dear Dad,

Today I did something bad. I said some words I didn't mean and did some stuff that was upsetting to others.

I knew while I was forming the words that it was going to hurt others and the worst part is I didn't care. I just felt this rage come over me that I couldn't stop and I had two choices whether to deal with it maturely or to act out.

I was a complete brat and you deserve to be mad at me. I hurt you and others that I love.

I'm SO SORRY and promise to try better.

Mom....Dad
by: Lunar Baxton

I was using electronics when I was supposed to be asleep. That was wrong and I should never have done that. Though I wasn’t tired I still need sleep so that I don't cause trouble in the morning, especially on school nights.

I am sorry. I am trying to focus on sleep and how hard you guys work for my brother and me. You guys don’t work every single day (Well except weekends) for my brother or me to stay up using electronics. We should put them down when you tell us to. Sometimes we don’t, and that’s wrong.

You guys make decisions for us until we can take care of ourselves. I’m sorry. I should have understood life sooner, especially since I've been in high school for more than half the school year already.

I know that if I do this ever again I'll just get more and more lazy and won’t be successful in life. I promise to not do it again. I’m sorry for the decisions I've made. :(

I'm sorry
by: Anonymous

Mum and Dad... I don't want this to sound formal like I'm writing a essay. I want this to sound like me so you'd try to at least think I'm being serious, because I am.

I apologize for being a troublesome kid. For causing so much stress and problems for you guys. I'm also sorry for not being a good role model for my siblings. I'm sorry for the small arguments we have. I'm sorry for everything I ever have done that has taken a tole on you.

I love you, even if we don't get along all the time. all I can do now is be better and do my best. I have nothing to lose so I'm willing to give it my all.

Dad
by: Anonymous

Dear Father,

I feel as if there's a misunderstanding, and I know that it is my fault. I want to be completely honest with how I feel.

Doing chores in front of you makes me very anxious, and I don't know quite why.

I knew that you would be angry with me if I didn't do at least some of the chores, so I started doing the dishes. The noises made me anxious, as well as you being there- so I quickly finished and went to Michael's room.

I know that you believe that it's just an excuse, I hope you can trust me here.

When you called me to do the trash I told you that I was waiting for Michael to help me, mainly because I still felt worked up with you being there. When you began pushing me more- I was honest and told you that it made me anxious when you were there.

I can understand where you're coming from and why you're angry.

Firstly, to clear a few things up, I didn't even know that the chores needed to be done last night when I was alone. I spent the day at dance and in my room.

Secondly, when I told you how I truly felt you discredited it immediately- chalking it up to an excuse. I would be angry too, if that was the case. Anyways, I'm hurt that you didn't believe me.

I believe that I remained calm and composed the entire time that you were yelling at me.

I wasn't sure why you were yelling, either. Instead of really being able to hear you, I was too anxious to process anything. I ended up hiding in the closet because I was so afraid.

I'd like to be clear that this is not meant to shift blame or try and say that I'm "not in the wrong".

I'd just like to give you my view of things so that stuff like this doesn't happen.

I should have talked to you about this sooner.

I don't even remember saying anything hurtful to you, but if you disagree please talk to me about it (genuinely... I have trouble understanding other people sometimes).

In the future, I think I can do better to put my own systems in place to prevent slacking off on my chores.

I can set phone alarms daily rather than relying on others or my own memory, which always fails me.

I also can talk to you about some of the things I struggle with and open up about them to you, I feel ashamed of them sometimes.

I also have trouble with motivation, which has been why I haven't done my chores in other situations... even for things that I NEED to do, I struggle to find motivation.

I'll often go a week without showering, days without brushing my teeth, and months before doing my laundry or cleaning my room. I hope that you know it's not just "laziness" in these situations.

I'm sorry
by: Anonymous

Dear Mum and Dad,

I am sorry. I'm sorry for being an ungrateful daughter. I am sorry for being the biggest baby despite being the eldest.

I love you guys and I don't intend to inflict harm on you... but I do; every time I avoid looking into your eyes, every time I lose my temper and for every time I don't greet you with a smile.

I hate how I can't, for one second, put myself aside and respect, love and serve you the way you both deserve.

I want to put you both first, for all the years you cared for me before you cared for yourself. All the sacrifices you made for my life and upbringing, just to have it belittled, unappreciated and gone unnoticed.

Till this day you always worry about me and my wellbeing and in return I give... nothing.

I don't remember the last time I kept a smile, hugged or kissed you both.

I don't want things to be like this. I want them to change. I want to change... before it is too late.

Please, forgive me.

James, I screwed up, please forgive me.
by: Maxx Clark

James...where do I begin? I’m sorry for not only pushing you, but being the hotheaded bratty dodo brain this last 2 years.

The time and money you spent on me, the countless times you tried to reconcile with me, and I just stepped on your head and said screw you James!

I don't understand why I have such a good stepdad like you when I don't deserve you. I can't believe how many bad things I have done to you.

Please forgive me, I'm so sorry.

Apologies to parents
by: Jayda

Dear Mom and Dad,

The reason I'm writing this letter is because I want to sincerely apologize for what I did. I am sorry for the way I act and the stress I give you.

I am sorry that I continue to use foul language that you told me not to use. I know that ya'll want me to make good decisions and put me on the right path and what I'm doing is not the right way.

I haven't been the girl you guys as my parents were expecting and I'm sorry for that. I never really appreciated how hard you guys worked for me to have a roof over my head, put food on the table almost every night, and a room and bed to sleep on.

I have realized that's stupid and I have been ungrateful daughter.

I know that I took advantage of you guys giving me the other many chances to get myself together. I am very sorry for doing that and not respecting you guys especially after everything you do for me.

I know if I keep my behavior like this I will never be successful and I want to be successful. I want to go to college and I want to make you proud of me.

I also know that what I have done is not going to lead me the right way so yes I do want to go the right way and I know that I can't keep blaming anyone else but myself for my actions.

I love you guys and goodnight.

Sincerely, Jayda

An Apologetic Letter to my Mother
by: Liliana

Dear Beloved Mother,
I acknowledge that I was wrong in violating your privacy. I am sorry that I hurt you. I am so sorry for the wrong I committed against you. I understand how you would be upset for me violating your privacy. I love you, Mother. I take full responsibility for my actions. Will you forgive your favorite daughter...oops, I mean favorite child? I promise that it will NOT happen again.

Your daughter,

Liliana -------

I screwed up
by: Piper

Dear Mom & Dad,

I screwed up. You've known that I'm an obsessive person. Once I do something that is fun I get addicted to it. For example, I was addicted to Roblox big time! When you deleted it I had nothing else to be addicted to.

And then I got straight A's for the first time. After that, your expectations of me went up tremendously. And I failed.

I became overconfident and was stupid, barely passed. The following year was better multiplied by 100. I got straight A's the whole year!

I was the prodigy. My teacher recommended me for all the advanced classes! Then Covid happened. And guess what, I got addicted again.

First YouTube and now Webtoon. It's stupid, it makes me feel like an idiot and I'm obsessive.

I know that you're fearful of my addictive personality, and fear that the next thing will be drugs. I PROMISE THAT I WILL NEVER TAKE DRUGS, DRINK (alcohol is gross I know about that thanks to shabat.) OR SMOKE.

I'm so sorry that I'm not perfect, please don't hate me, please.

I don't want to be alone. I love you guys. I'm sorry that I'm a manipulative, addictive, and terrible daughter.

If I could I would restart my life, I would become the daughter that is perfect, I would be your little girl. But I can't and there are so many things I wish I could take back.

I wish I wasn't an idiot towards Joy. You could say I've become a messed up person during covid. I'm so sorry that I'm not good enough. I wish I was kinder, more selfless, more appreciative. I'm so sorry.

I am sorry x
by: nenii

Dear mum and dad,

I am really sorry about the stress and the rubbish I have put you through lately. I do it all the time and you always give me chances and I take advantage of them. You always tell me not to abuse your trust, and I do. I don't think before I do things, that you told me not to do. And before you know it, I have done it and you find out and you get angry.

I don't know why I can not tell you the truth the first time. You are fair with me and I still make tears come out of your eyes. I always say sorry and you always give me chance after chance after chance, and I still do wrong things that I know you wouldn't like me doing.

The worst thing is seeing you both so upset with me. I always do the same thing. Lie and abuse your trust. I am wiling to change that, and I have realised I am so lucky to have parents like you and to have a roof over my head and food you provide me with.

Even though, you speak to me in a calm voice and tell me not to do it and how scared you are about me going out into the world, I still manage to ruin our relationship. I love you both so so much and I am so sorry. I always, always, always say this but I mean it. I will try to become the daughter you wanted, because at the moment I am not.

I am sorry that you are stressed with work and then I always do something wrong to add on to that stress and making it worse. I will be the best daughter, sister I can ever be. I will speak to you about anything and everything that happens. I will ask you before I do ANYTHING so I know if I am allowed, so I will not upset you again. I love you both lots, and I am so sorry x

Love N x

I’m sorry
by: Rhea

Dear mum and dad, God knows if you are going to read this, ever but you know what? I don't have words to express how sorry I am for every small thing I have ever done to you that made you angry or upset till today.

I do the stupidest things without thinking first and then you guys come to know about it and I get into trouble. You have both done so much for me and I'm so so ungrateful, I know I am.

But I'm just a child, and even though some of the things I do are really idiotic, putting my phone on a small screen time doesn't help with anything.

I've done things which have made you lose trust in me and when you give me chances I take advantage of them. When I try to express my feelings about things I get told off for, I just get told I'm a stupid girl who knows nothing and is always being compared to her friends about how perfect they are.

You don't know how much kids hate it when they are compared to someone else in a bad way. I know that I do things that even though you told me not to, I did it. But like I said, taking my phone away does nothing but upset us even more.

I am actually crying as I write this, but I know that you don't want a "drama act " from me because I'm a big girl or whatever.

I know I scream back and don't talk nicely to you but that's because I'm trying to say something that will go to your heart and will make you understand my feelings.

I don't even know how I'm going to say all this to you face to face, and I probably never will be able to say it, but it's worth admitting here, just in case.

I love you mum and dad and that will never change 💜

I regret it..
by: Anonymous

Dear Dad,
At first...I never understood you, you get mad easily, and get really upset over little things.. But..After seeing you go through this much pain..literally sacrificing your rest for all 5 of us.

Instead of resting, you drive us outside to have fun..trying your best to not get past your limit.

Everything makes sense now..I'm sorry for saying that you haven't done your best...I'm sorry for disappointing you..I'm sorry for making you feel that you raised us wrong...

To be honest, you did everything already...I just need to change...I need to do better...You gave us everything, But all we do is complain...Little did we know, you suffer more than us...

You work day and night, you barely have any sleep, you try to be in a good mood when you just wanna sleep and relax...

You give us what we want when you never had them when you were a kid...

If I had to go back in time, I'd just change the way I acted...You did your best...You've done your best...I just... regret everything I said to you...

I love you dad...I always will..

Dear mom and dad,
by: anonymous

Wow. Where do I begin? I have been the worst daughter and I'm so ungrateful. I took advantage of all the chances you gave me. I did something so terrible I can't believe you're willing to still love me. I can't explain why I did what I did, you have taught me better and this is entirely my fault.

If you can't forgive me, I understand, but I wish you would find it in yourself to do so.

I want to be the best daughter I can but clearly, I am not on the right path, so I will do everything I can to change that.

Love,
Your Daughter

Dear Mom and Dad,
by: Jasmine

Dear Mom and Dad,
I'm really sorry. I know you expect a lot from me. I try to do as much as I can for you but I can't. I'm sorry I can't be the perfect daughter. I'm sorry I don't listen sometimes. I'm sorry I act like a five year old. I really want you guys to understand me. Im super stressed with school and getting good grades, I don't wanna disappoint you guys. I want you guys to be proud of me. Or say you're proud. I've never heard you guys say it before. I am so sorry.

I love you guys.
-jasmine

To mom
by: Anonymous

I am sorry for betraying your trust again I used you debit card instead of mine and I lied about it because I was scared. Scared of losing your trust again scared of having to confess to it as it scares me to have to look at you dad and Jensen and see that look in your eyes.

I know what I did was wrong and I am willing to repay that money with my pay check and I'm willing to pay even more. I don't like what I did and honestly I'm going to work on being a better person and not doing stuff like this.

As you know I want to join the military and I am desperately trying to engage in bettering myself .

I love you,
Robert

I'm Sorry
by: Onnie

Dear Mom and Dad,

I am sorry I lied and went behind your and mom's back. I know what I did was wrong, and I should've told the truth and talked to you and my mom.

I understand my punishment and I am going to try my best to change, to be a better daughter, sister and a better person as a whole. But first I am going to try my best to convince you to let me get an iPhone 8 plus.

I was hoping that if I do get a phone we could go back to a certain amount of hours a day. If I have a phone for a certain amount of hours a day it won’t distract me from my schoolwork or homework and my grades will stay up.

I won’t get addicted to a phone if I have a limited amount of hours of usage. Also I need something to let you and my mom know that I am safe at all times, especially in the morning with everything that’s going on. I am the only one at my bus stop in the morning. I could probably put a few extra dollars maybe $10 each month into a phone bill.

If I get an iPhone you and my mom would be able to track the phone and know where I am at any time of the day. A phone would come in handy for when I’m at practice and I need to call a ride because sometimes my friends are leaving before me and I wouldn't know if my ride is at the school or not and I wouldn’t have a way to communicate.

I believe I am a good kid it’s just my actions that messes me up and I've been working on making better actions and choosing my friends wisely. Choosing people that are good in my life and not the people who are toxic and wouldn't be a good fit for me.

I love you
by: Anonymous

Dear mom,

I’m sorry for being so mean.
I’m sorry for yelling at you.
I’m sorry for being ungrateful.
I wish I could take it all back.
I wish you would forgive me. Every minute that goes by kills me inside. I hate how I acted.

Please forgive me.

You are the best mom anyone could ask for and I’m the worst daughter. I love you, even if you don’t love me right now.

Apology to my Parents
by: Anonymous

Dear Maa and Paa,
I am sorry. I am sorry I am not the daughter you wanted me to be.

I am sorry that I am not like those other daughters you appreciate. I am sorry that I am not involved in household work as much as being a brown girl I should be.

I am sorry that I don't talk to people a lot and am somewhat introverted.

I am sorry that I have my own set of rules to live life and they are opposite to yours.

I am sorry that I am not aspiring to be someone's bride and rather wish to be an independent woman. I am sorry that I don't score the best in exams but know that I am trying my best everyday.

I am sorry that I fall ill every other day and you have to bear with all the expenses of taking me to the doctor.

I am sorry that I am on my phone a lot of the time, and don't feel comfortable sharing everything with you.

I am sorry that I won't ever be able to be the daughter you dreamed of. But I am hoping to be better.

Instead of being married off to someone you choose for me, and letting you spend money uselessly on a wedding, I'd rather be a daughter who educates herself right now and later earns enough to spend on your happiness.

I'd rather be a daughter who instead of being dependent on a man, or being a burden to someone, helps and lessens the workload.

I'd rather be the daughter, who is someone you expect your son to be. I'd rather be a daughter who makes you so proud, that you can tell those certain other society people that maybe they made the right choice for their daughters but you didn't make a wrong choice with yours.

Because Maa, paa, if you force me into being like someone else's daughter, I don't think I could live with that. I'd be the worst at anything if it's not from my choice.

Please understand me, and forgive me for not being the perfect daughter you expect me to be. But it is true that I will never be perfect. I can never be perfect, but I do try to be a better daughter.

I hope you can let me be that better daughter.

Yours lovingly,
Daughter.

I'm so sorry
by: Anonymous

To my parents...you may not approve of our relationship or how we talk or anything about it.. and I'm sorry you don't but we are truly in love.

Now that you won't allow me to see him that kills me, it truly does.

I'm sorry for lying and going behind your back, but I truly wouldn't have to if you made me feel like I could talk to you about certain things, but you make me feel like I cannot.

I love you guys but you guys are the source of my sadness.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry
by: Ray

Dear Mum,

I am sorry for not coming to help you when you needed me. It is the worst thing I have ever done in my life. Everything makes me think of you, I wish I could be with you now.

I'm sorry
by: Gaby

Dear momma,
I'm so very sorry for lying you to you and disappointing you again. I am unworthy of your tears and unworthy of your love. You have treated me like I was in a horrible place with my dad because that's what I told you, but it was untrue.

My dad has shown me love and affection, and nothing expect care and respect. I've lied so many times and I will stop. I will stop manipulating and being sneaky.

I love you so much,
Your daughter

Apology
by: Anonymous

Dear Mom,

I'm sorry for the way I treat you. You deserve so much more than the way I act. You do everything you possibly can for me and I hate myself for what I do to you.

I know it's hard, dealing with my father who's useless, my grandparents who aren't the nicest to you, and a disrespectful piece of [censored] for a daughter.

I try to be better, I really do, but for some reason it doesn't work out. I know I need to change, and I try, but it just... doesn't happen. I wish I could just snap my fingers and stop, but it doesn't work that way.

I'll try harder from now on. I don't want to disappoint you, you're too good for that. I love you.

Sincerely, Me

Dear Dad
by: Miki B.

Dear Dad, I apologize for the result I got. You stand up for me through it all and still I keep screwing you over. I apologize for doing this. I am sorry I broke your dreams but I promise you that I tried my best to fulfill your dreams.

I love you both and I am totally shattered that I may not be able to stand up to your expectations. Please forgive me....I'll try my best this year...

I'm sorry
by: Rachel

Dear Mum and Dad,

I'm sorry for lying to you about everything and disrespecting you. In reality I didn't mean it but life's hard and when things get in the way I don't stop it. I'm lying to you about a lot and you don't know anything that's happening in my life and that makes things really hard.

A lot's happening and I'm really sorry.

I'm Sorry, Mom
by: Tal

Dear Mom,

I'm apologizing to you for letting you down severely, once again; I've managed to mess up over and over throughout my entire life to no avail.

I have no excuse anymore. I've never been a responsible person for you or anyone that's cared for me, and it's starting to hit home just how much I've destroyed your patience and willingness, along with everyone else.

I know we've been falling apart since the fire, and I can't blame you for feeling like my actions are the cherry on top to everything going on in our lives.

I've never felt so disappointed in myself more than I do recently in a long time.

I want to fix myself for you, but I don't know where to start. When you come home tonight, please don't hate me.

I wish I could say this to your face without feeling like I'm making everything in your life worse.

I love you so much, and I will be making a major change to my lifestyle for you and our family.

With sincerest apologies,
Tal

Dear parents
by: Arianna

I'm sorry for the hurtful things I said to you. I'm sorry for calling you fat (mom) and I'm sorry for saying the words "I hate you" to you (dad).

It was said out of anger. I should've used my anger in a different way.

I'm sorry for hiding my boyfriend from you during the past couple of months. I hid him because I knew you wouldn't like him.

He may not have straight A's or he may have done bad things from Mexico, he's still one of the smartest, kindest, and the most mature man I've ever met.

I only wish for you to give him a chance, not to like him.

All the things I said to you were very hurtful and I wish I never said them. I'm not making this apology to get my phone back. I can live without it. I know I say these things and I know I hide things from you even though I shouldn't have.

I just wanna say I'm sorry for those things (since we are fighting about them at the moment) and I love you guys very much, despite me being a terrible daughter.

I'm Sorry, And I Love You Amma
by: Anonymous

Dear Amma,
I am extremely sorry for all the hurtful things I said, and all things I have put you through. You only want the best for me, and you are my best friend. I don't think I've even said "I love you" to my own mother in the past few years. And you are the one I should be saying that the most to, because you are my mother and I love you. I am the worst daughter in the world. But I didn't mean any of the awful things I said, and I really do love you. నేను నిన్ను ప్రేమిస్తున్నాను అమ్మ.

Love,
Your daughter

Apology
by: Jignesh

I feel very bad about what all I have done to you.

I beg for forgiveness from you. You are the best Mother in this world. I don't know why I sometimes become violent. Please forgive me for all I have done knowingly or unknowingly.

I know you are the best mother ever and always give your blessings to us.

Regards,

Jignesh

I'm sorry Mom and Dad
by: Eunice

I'm sorry for lying just to get a new phone. I'm sorry for drinking and making bad decisions.

I have no excuse for what I've done, I know I'm cynical, a liar, and although I do have shame in my actions, I hope I can change and that you notice that I really am trying to do my best now and actually trying by opening my heart to God.

I know you think I have no shame and lying is in my nature, but I really wish I could take back time and undo all that damage. I hope one day you trust in me again, and that you don't feel so disappointed and betrayed by your own daughter.

I'm sorry and please understand I am trying to change, please help me change.

Sorry Dad.
by: Eloise

I'm sorry for tricking you.
Again.
I'm sorry for lying to you.
Again and again.
I'm sorry for letting you down.
Again and again and again.
I'm sorry for leaving you with nothing to say because you are so disappointed when really most of the time you are the one person I feel is proud of me.
Again.

I love you.
You are all I have left.
Please still love me back.
Eloise

I'm sorry
by: Georgia

Dear daddy and mommy

I'm sorry for lying about being on my phone, I understand that I was wrong to do that. It's important to tell the truth and I wish that I had.

I didn't want to lose your trust and I'll take full responsibility for what I did. I really regret doing it now because I know I've lost your trust.

You and mommy mean a lot to me and I keep ruining your trust by lying and talking back to you. Is there anyway I can earn your trust back?

Next time I will tell the truth even if it gets me in trouble because it feels worse when you're upset and disappointed with me and it gets me in worse trouble when I lie.

I hope that I can earn your trust back again by being more honest.

Love,
Georgia

I'm Sorry
by: Anonymous

I'm so sorry. I know I shouldn't have spent all my money on food. I am. Please forgive me and please don't be angry at me. Please don't break my card or stop the money that goes there every month. You can keep my card and when I need it I'll ask for it. Please forgive me mummy. I'm sorry.

Grades...
by: nadia<3

Dear mom, dear dad

I use to be an A+ student for every single year of my school life. Now look at me getting B's and C's and one or two A's.

I'm disgusted by who I have become. I've started to be more popular, hang out with the wrong girls/ guys. But the thing is they are smart as well and you guys assume they are bad.

I truly do love them. They're like family to me. But if they are making my grades go down (as what all my 8 teachers say) I should cut them off...I don't know what to do.

But I'll be better... This time I'll get my A's back just you wait. I'm sorry for making you guys cry, angry, upset. You don't deserve it.
I love you guys more than anything.. Sorry for letting you both down,

Your daughter <3

To My Parents Who are Still Alive
by: Student 2017000353

To My Dear Parents,

Every time I am with you, I felt complete and calmness.
Always there for me when I feel weak.
The warm embrace and sweet-talks when I am sad.
The one who does not let go when I am down.
I want to say "thank you".

However, there is a problem.
I have never said that.

I have never said thanks to my parents.
I was never a good child, to begin with.
I cannot even say thank you.

Do you know why?

Because I cannot, it is hard for me.
From all the things I have done.
"Sorry" is my word of choice.

I want to apologize for everything.
From how I hurt you both emotionally and to the things I cannot do.
I am sorry if hurt you.
I am sorry I did not listen.
I am sorry if I always made you worry.
And, I am sorry if I am not a perfect child.

You may not be perfect parents from the eyes of others.
For me, you were and always be.
Because you were the ones who raise.

Even though I am a little peculiar.
You understood me.

In my hard times, you were my friend and the shoulder to lean on.

When I was writing this, on the part of saying thank you and sorry.
Before saying the words, the next thing I know I was crying.

Then I really realized. You do so much for me.
And I can never repay you for everything you did for me.

Sorry for not thanking you enough.
All I want to say is sorry.
I just could not find the right words to say.

Where did we go wrong?
by: Jacee'

Dear, Momma

You ask every time we argue, daughter where did we go wrong? It's not even about where we went wrong I am growing up, having my own thoughts about everything and every situation in life I go through. I'm sorry I just cannot be the daughter you want me to be. I can't talk to you about anything because I am scared, you say scared of what if I can talk back to you and be disrespectful what should I be scared of? I'm just scared. Sometimes I also ask myself where did we go wrong, but I know the answer. When I became a young adult, when I started to have a mind of my own, although the list goes on there's only a couple thing's I can say.

I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I am not the perfect daughter.
I'm sorry.
But guess what....
I love you.
Since were not best friend's....
Will you be my best friend now?
Can we start over?

I'm so sorry, Mom....
by: Anonymous

Dear Mom,

I'm so sorry that I hurt you. I'm sorry I say stupid things, and let my anger get the best of me.

I'm sorry that I hurt you. I regret it so much. I hate myself for hurting you. I know you probably will never be able to forgive me, and I can understand why. I said some pretty mean things..

I'm so sorry I always try to act like I'm right about everything and I am so, so sorry for all the things I've done. I'll never have any real reason for doing them. I had no right to say the things I did...

I regretted it the moment they came out of my mouth, but it was too late.. I'd already let the words out.

I'm so sorry, Mom. I hope maybe one day you'll be able to forgive me. Until then... just know I'm so sorry. I love you so much, words cannot express.

Love,
Your daughter

Sorry for lashing out
by: Anonymous

Dear Dad,

I am sorry for lashing out at you, it was wrong of me.

I have been very overwhelmed recently taking care of the boys until very late at night and you never being around. I did not mean to send you a text expressing my distaste, it just has been really, really difficult and I don't think our communication is working.

I feel sad and neglected, you are never there and I miss you. I miss my home and I feel miserable and so sleepy all the time, it's getting to me. I know you are so very busy and so very tired and that you have other things to do, I just felt miserable and you did not deserve to receive the end of that.

Even though I think you are a bit selfish, everybody has their problems and you were doing something just then. You worry me sometimes, when you do not call back for a long time and make me angry when you are very vague, you "ghost" me a lot dad.

Well, I hope I see you soon and that you aren't too angry at the revelation that this is too much for me and I love you anyways, because you are my dad and I only have one.

un sapno ko taodne ke liye sorry jo main pure nhi kar paye ma papa
by: unknown

Dear mom main jante hu ke maine aj tak ap ko kuch nhi diya Jo didi ne diya kabhi maine apko wo moment nhi diya jisme ap mujper proud feel kar sake humesha maine kosis ke main apke aur papa ke sapne pure kar saku ap logo ne jitne takleefo yar pareshani ke sath hum log ko bada kiya un sab ke badle ap logo ko apke khusiya du. Per main aisa kuch nhi de paye I m sorry ma I m sorry papa very sorry apke expectations ko kabhi pura nhi kar paye aur ab life ke us mod per khadi hu jaha na cahte hue bhi main apko takleef de rahe hu uske liye mujhe maf karna mummy Papa but apko syad us Badi takleef se bachna cahte hu Jo ap log kabhi nhi sah payenge I'm so sorry ma so sorry itne problem dene ke liye ...

I'm sorry
by: Tammy

Dear mom,

I know I am often hotheaded and misbehave. I realised that manga, anime and stories can never mean as much as family and how poisonous addiction to the phone can be. I was going to apologise to you, but I couldn't find the right words for it since I've never done it before.

It is really hard for me to apologise and say thank you- the words just don't come out of my mouth and I was really anxious about how you'd respond since the few times your younger kids say sorry to you you reply grumpily and say a half-heartedly sorry changes nothing.

I made you some lemonade (lame, I know) but I ended up neither apologising nor giving you the lemonade. So here I am writing my first ever apology letter which you're never going to get.

Dad saw me with his phone now at 3 o'clock but he doesn't know what I'm doing so he'll be angry. I know I should apologise but the most I've directly said to you is it'll never happen again.

It is just so annoying, you know? That you let my younger brother do whatever he wants since you can't control him as he has no regards for you, but sometimes even if I'm the eldest daughter and child and have to look after the household it is just too much when he uses me for target practice.

I never showed you the bruise on my thigh when he threw the hanger at me, neither did I mention how he threw stones- freaking stones- at me just because I put a password in the computer.

You're angry and you've locked yourself in your room and didn't even talk to dad when he came home and I know that when morning comes we all will be in trouble, but I'm not just writing this because I'm scared of the morning, I really do love you both.

In our family this was never said aloud because we're not a sentimental family but I believe this is long overdue. Please forgive me. I hope God lets me become a better daughter and a better person and that I have the courage to give you the lemonade in the morning.

Love,
Your daughter who caused you tears

I'm Sorry
by: Your Daughter

Mom,

I don't think I've ever told you that I love you.. but I do. I'm sorry I let my pride get in the way of telling you. I'm sorry for all the times I have cursed you out in my head or complained about you to my friends. You definitely don't deserve that. After all, you spend every waking moment of your life trying to make our lives better. I'm sorry for all the times I don't say thank you. Even though you deserve more than a thank you. I am extremely sorry for the times I have intentionally hurt you by bringing up the past that you want to forget. I am sorry I blame you for everything that goes wrong in my life. I'm sorry that I'm not the daughter you deserve.

You Guys Deserve Better
by: Nick

Dear Ma & Pa,

I'm sorry for always losing my temper, and blaming you guys for small things. I admit, I have an attitude problem, and you guys deserve to be treated better.

I never have thanked you for always supporting me, either by giving me a place to stay or helping me with school.

People my age would already be out of the house because some parents would not think twice to kick their kids out after disrespecting you like I did.

My words to you have always been about asking for things when they should have been thank yous. But I'll try my best to say thank you to you guys more often. I know appreciation wouldn't be enough but I still want you to hear it.

It's easier for me write this than say this to you not because I'm mad at you, but because I'm too ashamed to even be seen. I wish I could have the courage to say this to you now, but I don't... And I'm sorry for that.

I know I'm not a perfect daughter. I know I'm a bad daughter. But I am a daughter that loves her parents and appreciates everything they have done for her, even when it seems like I don't show it.

I love you ma, pa. Please don't forget that.

Mum imma so sorry :(
by: Immy

Dear mum,
I'm sorry I didn't listen to you
I'm sorry I didn't help you
I'm sorry for not being the best child
I'm sorry for ruining your day
I'm sorry..

Question
by: Isabel

I have a question:

If we say sorry to our parents, do we have to write it in letter, or say it to him/her directly?
Thanks for answering,

Isabel
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ANSWER:

Offering a personal apology to anyone in person and directly is always better but sometimes people find it difficult to express their feelings by talking--if that is the case then a letter is a good option.

I am sorry
by: Not perfect always together

Dear MOM,
As I am writing this apology I feel that this is not enough for you. As I am writing this we are in the middle of a very stressful move and so much more. Mom we have been through everything together and I did say that you criticize me a lot but that is not what I meant. I meant that ever since you can back home from the states (training) you point out all my flaws and I understand that parents have to do that for their child to succeed, but I feel that everyday you point out my flaws and stopped laughing and smiling and I miss that and that is all I really really really want.

You call me lazy and selfish and so much more that I start to feel angry and I am home-schooled so I don't go out as much or get rid of my anger so I just have to stay quiet and do nothing. So when I said that, it was purely out of anger and I can't find the words to explain how sorry I am. Mom I just want to say that sometimes I want to tell you something and you tell me how to think. I am sorry. I love you and this is just another trial so please forgive me for the harmful words.

Love Not Perfect ALWAYS TOGETHER

I messed up
by: Anonymous

I always bring hurt and hate to my family which is what I hate. Help me god.

I messed up
by: Anonymous

Nice letters.

Please...
by: Anonymous

Too my parents, I know I did a BIG mistake. I know it too well, (I stole the family iPad even though I'm taking a big exam this year) but really, from the bottom of my heart, I didn't have any kind modern technology that I should have since today's generation acquires those kind of things.

I love you fellas so much, but you guys have to realize that I will grow away from you guys soon, right after I finish high school. Please, I'm not a bimbo or stupid, yes, I'm still immature but understand that I have my own private life that I don't want you to know about. It's my life.

I love you guys, I was wrong.

Im sorry.....
by: Izzy

Listen I know you care and love me. And I also know that you have rules and expectations you want me to follow and reach. But I'm still a kid and confused with all this new stuff your throwing towards me. Lately instead of talking to you and showing you how I feel I've decided to lock myself up and keep everything inside. I'm sorry I can't reach your expectations and I'm sorry for my behavior. I just want to let you know I love you and don't want to ruin the relationship we have. Your everything to me, and I don't want to do anything to lose you.
Love: Izzy

I frigged up
by: Anonymous

Dear Mom and Dad,
Im so sorry for everything I've done, I hurt you so much and I was so hateful towards you guys. You guys dressed me, gave me a home and adopted me when my Biological Family gave me up. You adopted me at 6 and ever since then I have put you guys through hell. I'm 15 now and everything finally broke down, 5 months ago you had no choice but to bring me to a group home. I'm still here and it sucks not seeing you guys and the kids. I'm sorry that I was a little sh*t and that I didn't pay attention to what you said. But now I'm begging to come back and to change my ways. But I know it's too late so all I can do is say sorry. Love your daughter...

Thoughts
by: Anonomous

Dear mom,
I am trying so hard to be the best I can for you. I hate school and struggle to succeed in some ways. I got my first B in my report card and had a mental breakdown. I haven't been the same ever since. I stay up to late on my phone or iPad because I don't want to wake up and have to go to school again. I used to be so popular because everyone thought I was cute and funny but now..... I have dark circles under my eyes and I'm always depressed. I'm so sorry I can't meet your expectations of being who you want me to be. I am now grounded because I stayed up to late on my electronics. I'm so sorry mom. I love you but sometimes I can't be who you want me to. I'm not your happy girl anymore. I'm sorry mom.

I'm sorry
by: Tucker

Me and my friend had made waffles in my basement at 3 in the morning and set the smoke alarm off....

Dear mom,
I'm sorry for the mistake I made I was tired and not thinking about the consequences. I know that it was a mistake and I just want you to know that I'm sorry for what I did and I feel horrible... I hope you forgive me
Love you lots
Tucker

To: Mom
by: Emily

Dear mom,

I screw up...
I didn't want to hurt you.
I was angry and I took it all out on you.
I didn't mean for this to happen.
I couldn't control my anger.
I wanted to apologize to you but the words wouldn't come out.
When you scold me it was to teach me.
When you told me to sleep early it's for my health.
When you told me to study hard it's for my future.
Although these things you always reminded me I never took it seriously and I ended up hurting you again.
You have done so many things for me.
You have sacrificed so much for me.
You gave me a life to this world and this is how I repay you.

Even though you don't understand English very well...

I'm sorry I hurt you.
I'm sorry I didn't listen to you.
I'm sorry I always made you worry.
I'm sorry I never try to understand how you feel.
I'm sorry i failed as your daughter.

Mommy, I'm sorry...

Love to you Mom and Dad
by: Your girl

You are both wonderful.
You always were and always will be.
I hope the way I did the things we talked about meets up to your expectations.
I am sorry if it is not exactly what you wanted.
I have always tried to please you both.
Please know I did my best to do things according to your wishes, but there are some things I cannot change.
I love you both and I know you love me.
That precious love sustains me in all I do.
God bless you and keep you until we meet again.
I have the best parents any child could ever hope for.

Sorry
by: Chatty

Everyone make mistakes. The mistake I made was hurting you. I am very sorry. I mean it from the bottom of my heart. You're my mum and I should of never lied to you. So I say from the bottom of my heart I am really really sorry and I will never do it again.

I'm sorry I'm the way I am
by: Mikaiya

Mommy, I'm so sorry. I feel like I'm ruining your marriages, that I'm the third wheel in our large family. I'm trying so hard to make good grades to get into a good school to make you proud of me. I've done some really messed up things over the years though it seems that I don't care, I do. I'm antisocial, I can't talk about serious problems face-to-face so I just give up.

I know you'll say writing a letter is stupid but I can't talk. I'm so sorry, I just want to make you proud, I love you so much.

I'm sorry
by: Anonymous

Dear mom and dad,
I know you expect a lot out of me, I know you think I am the perfect child, I know you both love me when I am the perfect child. But I cannot always be perfect, and that shouldn't mean you both stop loving me when I am not perfect.

The fact that you both view me as perfect means I try my hardest, but I am no where near perfect and I will make a mistake here and there. The thing that will keep our family functioning in a healthy way is if we keep loving each other despite our mistakes. I'm so sorry reacting to the situation, you are both right, I should have just gotten up and left.

I understand why you both feel that my behavior was solely because of him not texting me back, but that is not even a part of the reason. I do not exactly know the reason for my inappropriate behavior, but I believe it's because I was stressed, and I am still stressed. This is not an excuse for my behavior but it is definitely a big contributor to why I was so frustrated.

I shouldn't have let my frustration get the best of me. I should have come upstairs and talked to you both but I was afraid to, I feel like if I come talk to you guys about how I feel or what I almost did, that you will bring up the boarding school. And that makes me feel bad about myself, I feel like I can never ever make a mistake because you will send me back. I am not doing super good here because I am living in fear of going back but I like being good.

I'm sorry I made a mistake, next time I will come talk to you both. I feel so terrible for what I did. I am ashamed that I let my behavior get that out of hand. I'm sorry. please forgive me
Love, Ry

im sorry
by: tahida

Dear grandma, I'm sorry for cursing. I know you wanted more from me and I didn't mean to do that. All my anger was coming out that was bottled inside and I didn't know what was happening to me, everything just came out. I feel really bad for what happened please accept my apology.

Dear Mom and Dad
by: Daughter

Mom, Dad. I am so very sorry for what I've said. I am very sorry and I mean it to the bottom of my heart. I don't deserve such great parents like you that take care of me such as working for a roof over our heads, water, food, clothes, shoes, etc. I wish I could just restart all over again and wishing I had never said that. I wanted to fit in with the other girls, but I was wrong. I would think that they're always perfect because of their body shape, their face, and just how they look. But you guys, and my teacher taught me that not everyone gets themselves together nor they have a perfect life. I am also very sorry that I said I would cut. I only said that to get attention and everyone would actually notice me. I wish I could restart my whole life, to tell you honestly- to restart my whole life and avoid the mistakes that I've made in the past. Now on, I promise to love my own skin, my curves and edges, my face, and basically how I look. I love you guys to death and I wouldn't be alive if it weren't for you two. I love you guys and I'm so sorry with all my heart.

Sorry Mom
by: Anonymous

Sorry for never thinking about you. I'm sorry that I never take your needs into consideration. I'm sorry that we didn't come home at the time you wanted us to, and that we didn't think about the fact that you were sick and couldn't walk. I know that you do a lot for me and I never do anything in return, but I want to change that.

Love
Your wonderful daughter

I'm sorry mom
by: Anonymous

Mom, I know I let you down. I know I'm not the kid you wanted me to be, but I'm trying my best. I know school is hard and I'm trying my best, but what I've done today is something that's going to mark forever, I know you didn't raise no criminal. I'm here to tell you that what I've done is unacceptable , there's no excuse. I have to man up and face the consequences. I'll try to get good grades, and make you proud. I hope I can gain your trust back, and that you can forgive me for my mistakes. I'm sorry mom...

Apology to parents
by: Xvdanielaxv

Mom, dad.
I'm sorry I know I screwed up and got you into trouble, I wasn't thinking right.

I knew what was right and I chose to ignore, am sorry I shouldn't have done it and I know I can't change anything but that was the past and I would like to start over again.

I promise I'll try to be on my best behavior.
I hope you can forgive me and start over again.

I Hurt Your Feelings
by: Achu

Dear Acha,
I'm sorry for hurting your feelings yesterday. You are perfectly justified to feel that way and I would too if I was in your position. I know I should have shown you the books when you asked for them. I don't know what came over me but it's definitely not because I didn't find you capable to understand the books like you think. I think that your English is at a way higher level than mine and you have all the right in the world to punish me for what I've done. I apologize to you with all my heart. I'll try my best to make up to you for what I've done.

Sorry Mom
by: Gio S.

Mom I'm Sorry for the stupid decisions and mistakes I made. I really want to Apologize and let you know how much I love and care. I Know you only want what's best for me and I see you care and love me a lot and you would do things for me that other people wouldn't. I'm Sorry that you have to take the time out your day to take me to court, Program, and etc. I'm Sorry you have to spend $600 just for me to not have a charge on my record. That just shows how much you love and care for me and I am thankful. I'm Sorry Mother I LOVE YOU

Parents taking my phone
by: Anonymous

This note to my parents was really successful
you all should tell your parents and be upfront to them otherwise they will continue ruling you and thinking they are right.

Dear mum and dad,
I'm sorry for what I did although I know I didn't do anything wrong because you parents often think you're always right when for once you should actually take in the information I'm giving you rather than assuming things.
thanks,
(name)

Sorry Dad
by: Cameron Goucher

I know me and you have had our fights in the past, but I just want you know that I love you with my soul to death. I hope you can forgive me for all of my wrongs and everything I ever did bad to you. I love you so much. I had no reason to do anything I did.

I'm Sorry
by: Angie

I know that I messed up, and I am so sorry. I screwed myself over and that's okay. Yes, I smoked. Yes, I snuck out. No, I don't do drugs. No, I'm not a wh*re. You're right when you say I have a mental issue. There's been something wrong with me since I was little. I just feel sad all of the time. I think about dying all of the time. I need help. But I never tell you this because you'd just laugh at me and tell me to get over it or something. You say that I'm disgusting and worthless or whatever but I already know that. I tell myself those same things everyday. I'm so sorry for always letting you down. I don't intend to take your apologies for granted. For years I've just messed up over and over again. I am disgusted with my lies and my flaws and I simply just want to be a better human being now. Nothing feels worse than seeing you and mom so upset with me. This incident will be the last time that I ever lie or mess up again. I regret every time I hurt you. I'm sorry.

Promise
by: Jxss

Dear mummy and daddy and big sister,

I am so sorry for being rude these past few weeks...I have been under pressure due to schoolwork and my grades have dropped and I'm also having social problems. You three mean the world to me and nothing can change that. I love you all to bits. I'm trying to live up to your high expectations but so far it's not working....:(

I don't know what I'm supposed to do. I'm trying my best to excel in school but my confidence is shattered because I'm not seeing any improvement in my work even though I'm trying. It's so hard for me, seeing all three of you treating me well and I'm not giving anything back in return. I will try harder to make you all proud and get A+ grades.....it's a promise.

Forgive me Dad
by: Peter M.

Dear Dad. I hate the fact that I sometimes do the things I hate most. I regret the many times I hurt you. Dad I am sorry; I don't intend to take your forgiveness for granted but dad each time I say I am sorry I mean it. Right from high school, but that was because I was childish. I am glad you guided me, I am glad you still had to support me even when I failed to graduate like most of my classmates....and now that I have lost the job you helped me get.

I feel like I have done no good, just hurt.

Dad I am so sorry. I pray to God to give us life and wisdom. I hope with time I will make it up to you and to the world. Love you much dad.

Dear Mum,
by: Michelangelo

Dear Mum,

As your child I will make you struggle, but I hope to make you always smile. It's so hard when you're a kid to always behave and not be naughty but I will always love you. I may not say it I may not show it but I do.

The way you treat me and the way I treat you are very different, but I want to make a change. I WANT to stop taking stuff, stop being naughty and show you both I love you. I am so so sorry for what I have done. I hope to make a big big change to make a better future.

To Rhia Mds
by: 3 Anonymous Kids

Dear Mum,

We understand that we have a lot of disagreements. We understand that we are wrong to treat you so. We try not to, obviously not hard enough as it doesn't always work. We are very sorry and also apologetic, remorseful and sorrowful.

True love doesn't have a happy ending because true love doesn't end. You held our hands when we took our first steps and we will never be able to repay you. We are growing up and mentally changing and we sometimes can hold on no more. I will be your strength, not your weakness. I will be the reason for smiles, not fights that are endless. I will be a beacon, not a cause for stress.

I apologize to the person who taught me how to apologize and I seek forgiveness from the person who taught me how to forgive. Sorry mum.

Your three regretful children,

Love you.

PS. I know this is really gooey but it's true :)

Dear Mom...
by: Ashi

Dear Mom,

I know me and you have had our fights in the past, but I just want you know that I love you with my soul to death. I hope you can forgive me for all of my wrongs and everything I ever did bad to you. I love you so much. I had no reason to do anything I did.

good apologies
by: jacobie

These are really good apologies letters to give to your parents.

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