Body language and tone of voice are just as important as the words themselves. Make eye contact with the person you’re apologizing to instead of staring at the ground.
And depending on the tone of voice, an apology can come across as sarcastic, defensive, or annoyed. You can mimic different tones to your child to reflect what sincerity does and doesn’t sound like.
Finally, let your child know that you understand apologizing isn’t easy and that you’re proud of them for owning up to their mistakes. Accepting that you were wrong takes courage.
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