You were caught off guard, and you reacted. Most parents do. Most adults were never given calm, factual language for this topic — so when it showed up in their child, they panicked, snapped, or made a face.
This takes about two minutes. It gives you the exact words to use to repair the moment.
What happened?
Choose everything that fits your reaction.
How old is your child?
The repair looks different at each stage.
How does your child seem?
Since it happened.
Putting your script together...
Here’s what to say.
What to say
What to do next
You can still repair, respond, and teach. Small, calm conversations count.