Should I require an apology or “I’m sorry” for hitting others?
The short answer: No. An apology is not as important as mending the interpersonal connection. If the child is developmentally capable of empathy, what would they want/need in the other’s place? “Tommy looks sad. How can we help him feel better?” That said, boundaries are critical here. “Hands are not for hitting.”“I can’t let you … Read more