Does an Apology Count if You Didn't Mean It
When your kids are fighting and you make them apologize, does it count?
No, not really. But it does matter.
It matters, because even going through the process helps establish a culture in your family – we apologize when we’re wrong. Your kids may not mean it or feel it when they say it, but they’ll remember that they had to do it. And, the hope is that going through the motions is enough to plant a seed in them, so when they do eventually realize the value of humility, compassion, or kindness in a more meaningful way, they’ll be a little further along.