In this episode of "Parenting in the First Three Years," host Ann McKitrick explores whether parents should insist that their child says sorry when their toddler hits someone. She emphasizes the importance of teaching empathy and repairing relationships but suggests that forced apologies may teach your child the wrong message - and that is, to pretend to feel something you don't really feel! Ann delves into child development, discussing perspective-taking and how it influences conflict resolution.
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