Study finds children distinguish between willingly given and coerced expressions of remorse. Findings suggest that exploring ways to help the child learn to have empathy for the victim, thus ensuring a sincere apology, is more constructive than immediately coercing a reluctant “I’m sorry.”

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Study finds children distinguish between willingly given and coerced expressions of remorse. Findings suggest that exploring ways to help the child learn to have empathy for the victim, thus ensuring a sincere apology, is more constructive than immediately coercing a reluctant “I’m sorry.”