How to Apologize to Your Teenage Daughter

Parents are only human and sometimes they make mistakes, too. If you have made a mistake, show your teenage daughter how to deal with the consequences of your actions by offering an apology. Not only is this a valuable learning lesson, it also shows her that you care and want to make things right.

Instructions

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      Wait until the situation dies down a bit and the two of you have had time to cool down. If you try to approach this situation too early, she may still be so upset that she will not accept or hear your apology. Your actions could have really hurt her feelings.

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      Approach your daughter calmly. Ask her to join you in a quiet, secluded area so you can talk. Respect her space if she says she isn̵7;t ready yet. Try again later.

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      Look her in her eye and say ̶0;I̵7;m sorry for̷0;̶1; Be specific and describe exactly what you̵7;re apologizing for. You must be honest and genuine; otherwise, the apology is worthless. Plus, your teenager will mostly likely pick up on your insincerity.

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      Discuss the issue. Allow her time to express her feelings and keep an open mind. Choose your words wisely so the situation doesn̵7;t lead to a new fight. This is an ideal opportunity to work on your honesty, compromising and communication skills. Reach a solution if you can or at least agree to disagree on that particular subject.

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