Apologies (Quick Reference Guides): Should You Make Your Kids Apologize?

Thomas W. Phelan

ISBN 10: 1889140864 ISBN 13: 9781889140865

Publisher: ParentMagic, Inc.(US), 2015

Synopsis

From the author of the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic

All parents realize how important good social skills are, both for themselves and for their children. Good social skills include a willingness to admit one's mistakes, accept responsibility and feel bad when one has hurt someone else. Parents sometimes demand, therefore, that their kids apologize when the children have offended another person. This quick guide looks at the wisdom of this adult strategy. In Apologies, you will learn:

• Why do parents ask children to apologize?
• What is the connection between apologies and punishment?
• What's the difference between a heartfelt and a hypocritical apology?
• How do you teach children sympathy or empathy?

This Quick Reference Guide is perfect for busy adults who need expert parenting advice--fast!

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Thomas W. Phelan is an internationally renowned expert, author, and lecturer on child discipline and Attention Deficit Disorder. A registered Ph.D. clinical psychologist, he appears frequently on radio and TV. Dr. Phelan practices and works in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Edition details

• Publisher: ParentMagic, Inc.(US)
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1889140864
• ISBN 13: 9781889140865
• Binding: Pamphlet
• Number of pages: 2