The art of saying sorry: Modelling accountability for children
Adults often struggle to apologize, opting for explanations that teach children that mistakes require defense. Children learn accountability through small, sincere apologies from adults, noticing the tone and simplicity of these moments. These everyday instances of admitting fault, without lectures or conditions, shape children's own approach to mistakes with less fear and more honesty.
Adults often struggle to apologize, opting for explanations that teach children that mistakes require defense. Children learn accountability through small, sincere apologies from adults, noticing the tone and simplicity of these moments. These everyday instances of admitting fault, without lectures or conditions, shape children's own approach to mistakes with less fear and more honesty.
