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33 // Stop making your child say sorry: Do this instead to teach empathy
How many times have you told your child to "say you're sorry," only to hear a quick "I'm sorry" and then watch them do the same thing an hour later? That's because "sorry" is just a word. What we actually want is the skill underneath it: empathy.
In this episode, I walk you through "Walk in Their Shoes," an activity I created for my PURPOSE Learning Program that went a little crazy on Instagram. It teaches kids empathy through play and experience instead of lectures, and you can try it at home this week.
In this episode, you'll learn:
What forced apologies actually teach kids, and why it…
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