Sometimes when we wrong people we need to give them space.
Rule 13. When we do the wrong thing we try to fix it. Part b. Section v.
Tag / apologize
Rule 13. When we do the wrong thing, we try to fix it. Part b. Section iv.
If someone is sad, we ask if we can do anything to make them feel better.
Rule 13. When we do the wrong thing, we try to fix it. Part b. Section iii.
If someone is hurt, we ask if we can help them.
Rule 13. When we do the wrong thing, we try to fix it. Part b. Section ii.
If we make a mess we try to clean it up.
Rule 13. When we do the wrong thing, we try to fix it. Part b. Section i.
After we apologize, we try to fix what we have done or make up for it.
If we break something, we try to fix it or replace it.
Rule 13. When we do the wrong thing, we try to fix it. Part a. Sections i, ii, & iii.
First, we apologize.
The purpose of an apology is to let the other person know that they can feel safe with us. We need to let them know that we are not going to do the bad thing again.
If we have done something bad to someone by accident, we say, “I am sorry. That was an accident. I did not mean to do it, and I will be careful so that I do not do it again.”
If we have done something bad to someone intentionally, we say, “I am sorry. I should not have done that. I will not do it again.”
Model Family Rules 