If we’ve dishonoured our parents do we need to tell them?

[michael-kaw]

If we in any way dishonour our parents must we tell them?

 

[Lara]

I don’t think you have to tell them. But maybe do something extra for them.

 

[resolute]

In some cases, I think telling them if they don’t know already would cause more hurt than is necessary. Bring it to confession the next time you go. Then you could always do a small reparation like pray a Divine Mercy Chaplet for them or show them a special kindness.

 

[PetraG]

Do what you can to make amends without hurting them by bringing their attention to what you did. If you bad-mouthed them to someone, for instance, tell that person you should not have been so ungrateful as to say something like that about your parent(s). You don’t want to leave the impression out there that you meant whatever it was that you did or said.

Keep in mind that if they have found out they may have chosen to ignore the situation. Leave that option open.

 

[lilypadrees]

Take it to Confession and do what your priest tells you to.

 

[Seagull]

Your parents - they’d love to know !
A sincere apology - is better than the silent treatment.

 

[Reuben_J]

If we in any way dishonour our parents must we tell them?

Yes, go to them, ask for forgiveness and reconcile with them.