This is a tough one. Well, they're all tough ones. But I recall having to apologize as a child and not really liking that. I'm not sure a parent should force an apology if it's not genuine, that's asking your child to lie. The key is to gently nudge them toward it. Every instance is different, and every child is different. My four year old will apologize in a different manner - and timeframe - than his six year old brother. But their little disagreements generally end quickly - "I'm sorry for..." followed by "I accept your apology...".
But then I'm fortunate. My children are very nearly perfect ;)
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