In recent weeks, little Max has developed a strong inclination towards expressing remorse. All day long, I hear him exclaiming, “I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!” While this might initially seem like a positive behavior, indicating that I’m fostering manners in my three-year-old, the reality is quite the opposite.
Max appears to believe that he can engage in any behavior he pleases and simply offer an apology when things go wrong. For example, just last week, he gleefully dropped my smartphone into a glass of water, and with a wide grin, he said, “I’m sorry.” A few days later, he carelessly tossed a package of light bulbs onto the counter, shattering them into countless pieces—many of which ended up in the dinner I was preparing, which I then had to dispose of. He cheerfully sang, “I’m sorry,” without a hint of remorse.
From the water puddling outside the shower to the makeup compact he smashed, the lotion spilled across the counter, and the stickers he decided to use for wall art, it seems like every day is a new adventure in chaos. Not to mention the times he tripped his sister or painted himself instead of the canvas, he constantly jumps into any puddle he finds.
“I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!” he chants. And honestly, I find myself echoing that sentiment—regretting that he ever picked up this phrase. For more discussions on parenting challenges, you might find this post on intracervicalinsemination.com useful.
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In summary, while teaching children the importance of saying sorry is essential, it’s equally important to ensure they understand the weight of their actions. Encouraging genuine accountability rather than a mere phrase can lead to more responsible behavior in the future.