Interesting, J9. I am constantly telling my older daughter A to *stop* saying she’s sorry all the time. For the oddest things.

She says something like: “Such-and-such TV show is on at this time,” and I reply, “No, actually, it’s at such-and-such time,” and then she says “Sorry.” Weird! M and I just keep telling her the apologies are only for real mistakes and only when you really are sorry.

I remember going through a “sorry” period myself. I hope it’s only a phase. In fact, she’s been doing it less, so maybe the lesson’s sinking in that she’s okay being imperfect and not knowing/being everything. Society *does* expect so much of our young ladies.

Tamara