When a Split-Second Mistake Shakes Up the Whole Family

Today was supposed to be a simple family outing to the lake, and my daughter was so excited to bring her friend along. We barely know this girl, but we wanted to make her feel welcome. As we were loading up, my husband—distracted by a lost wallet—started driving off before my daughter’s friend was fully in the car. She was dragged before he slammed on the brakes, and thankfully, she only ended up with a scraped knee. Her mom saw everything and was understandably furious, yelling at my husband as he apologized over and over. My daughter is mortified, convinced her friendship is ruined, and I’m just heartsick for everyone involved. I want to make things right, but I’m at a loss. Has anyone else ever faced something like this? How did you handle it? Please share your thoughts below. #ParentingStruggles #FamilyLife #MomGuilt #Parenting