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Training Week: Day 4: Train them how to apologize
A lot of us tell our children:
“Say sorry.”
But have we trained them how to actually apologize?
Because “sorry” can become something they say just to get out of trouble.
A real apology is not just words.
A real apology teaches responsibility, humility, repair, and love.
So instead of only saying:
“Tell them sorry.”
Start training them through what an apology should include.
1. Name what you did
“I hit you.”“I yelled at you.”“I took your toy.”“I spoke disrespectfully.”“I lied.”
This teaches them not to hide behind vague words.
2. Name how it affected the other person
“That hurt you.”“That made you sad.”“That was disrespectful.”“That broke trust.”
This teaches empathy.
3. Say sorry clearly
“I’m sorry for hitting you.”“I’m sorry for yelling.”“I’m sorry for taking that.”
Not mumbled.Not forced with attitude.Not “sorry” while rolling their eyes.
4. Ask how to repair it
“What can I do to make it right?”“Do you want a hug or space?”“Can I help fix it?”
This teaches repair.
5. Practice doing better next time
“Next time, I will use my words.”“Next time, I will ask first.”“Next time, I will walk away instead of hitting.”
This teaches growth.
We are not just raising children who say sorry.
We are raising children who understand repentance.
And repentance is not just “I feel bad.”
Repentance means:
“I see what I did.I take responsibility.I want to turn and do differently.”
We have to model this too.
If we yell, we apologize.
If we overreact, we repair.
If we spoke harshly, we own it.
Not because our children are equal in authority, but because humility is part of Godly leadership.
So today, don’t just make your child say sorry.
Train the apology.
Use this simple script:
“I’m sorry for ____. I know it made you feel ____. Next time I will ____. How can I make it right?”
That’s training.
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Training Week: Day 4: Train them how to apologize
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