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Should I Expect My Toddler to Say “I’m
Sorry”?
All kids need to be taught manners. But apologizing after a misdeed
may take a few years to learn. In general, quiet, shy kids learn to
apologize faster than stubborn, challenging kids.
Try this: After your child misbehaves, ask for an apology, but
don’t insist on one. Making a huge issue about saying “sorry” only
invites a power struggle. (Mom: “Say you’re sorry!” Child: “No, you
can’t make me!” Mom: “I’m warning you!”) You want to avoid
battles you can’t win … and forcing your tot to apologize is
impossible if he really digs in his heels.

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If your child shows no regret it’s time for a little kind ignoring.
Say, “You’re still mad! You say, ‘No way, I don’t want to say I’m
sorry!’ Okay, sweetheart, I’ll check on you in a minute and see how
you’re feeling.”
Also, plant seeds of kindness by pointing out when other people
apologize, and include apologies in your fairy tales and role-playing.
If your child does apologize, don’t make a big deal out of it.
Simply say “Thanks.” But, later on, gossip to his toys or Grandma
about how good you feel when he says he’s sorry. And praise him
during your bedtime sweet talk routine.
Q: What if he just plays while he’s in time-out?
A: It doesn’t matter. The purpose of time-out is not to make your child
miserable, but to temporarily separate him from whatever he was doing,
and from you.
Giving a Fine: A Penalty for Big
Toddlers
Maura’s twins, Jake and Pete, 36 months, were struggling
over a red ball. Maura knew she needed to stop them
before there was blood on the carpet! She tried a little
impassioned FFR +Toddler-ese: