When the kids are disciplined for various reasons, I insist, after we have all calmed down a bit and discussed what has happened, that they apologize for their behavior to whomever has been wronged. For the most part, the practice of this remorseful action is what I am after; often – and particularly when they are being disciplined for inappropriate actions toward one another – I know full-well they are not remorseful for their actions, but only for having been caught and/or disciplined. I can hear it in their voices.

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