
Three Steps to Authentic Apologies that Change Negative Behaviour
“Say you’re sorry right this instant young lady!” Have you ever said that? Or maybe this one: “You’re not coming out of your room until you apologize to your brother.” I know I’ve definitely said the second one before! My intention was good but the lesson being taught to my children was all wrong. Think about what happens next. The child eventually comes out and apologizes to brother. The child is happy because she is no longer stuck in her room. Brother likely doesn’t feel m