Parents of the Year

117. Should we force kids to apologize?

May 22, 2024 Caroline & Andrew Season 3 Episode 117
117. Should we force kids to apologize?
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Parents of the Year
117. Should we force kids to apologize?
May 22, 2024 Season 3 Episode 117
Caroline & Andrew

Today's episode focuses on the topic of getting kids to apologize. Long thought of as a typical expectation for kids, an article Andrew read prompted the question about whether we should force kids or not.

There's pros and cons to both viewpoints, but the conversation dives into the "whys" around making kids apologize to begin with.

Want to learn more? Check out Caroline's article on this very topic!
https://korupsychology.ca/should-we-force-kids-to-apologize/

And, if you're interested in reading the article that prompted this week's discussion you can check it out here (requires a subscription to The Atlantic):

https://shorturl.at/yCqX2

Enjoying the show? Help us out by rating us on Apple! https://apple.co/3du8mPK

Follow us on Twitter @POTYPodcast and be sure to join our Facebook Community! Access resources, get support from other parents, and ask Caroline and Andrew your questions! https://www.facebook.com/groups/674563503855526

Show Notes

Today's episode focuses on the topic of getting kids to apologize. Long thought of as a typical expectation for kids, an article Andrew read prompted the question about whether we should force kids or not.

There's pros and cons to both viewpoints, but the conversation dives into the "whys" around making kids apologize to begin with.

Want to learn more? Check out Caroline's article on this very topic!
https://korupsychology.ca/should-we-force-kids-to-apologize/

And, if you're interested in reading the article that prompted this week's discussion you can check it out here (requires a subscription to The Atlantic):

https://shorturl.at/yCqX2

Enjoying the show? Help us out by rating us on Apple! https://apple.co/3du8mPK

Follow us on Twitter @POTYPodcast and be sure to join our Facebook Community! Access resources, get support from other parents, and ask Caroline and Andrew your questions! https://www.facebook.com/groups/674563503855526