Most of the examples above include the parents saying something like, “I’m sorry, but I have to …” If we want our children to take responsibility for whatever mistake they have made, we need to set the example by taking responsibility for disciplining them. Depending on their age, you don’t need to explain that it is your job as their parent to do this either. That’s a given. But, by saying, “I’m sorry I have to do this” you’re giving the impression that you don’t agree with it and that you’re only doing it because someone else decided it was the right thing to do.

I’m sorry that I don’t agree with the author on this….wait, no I’m not. I simply don’t agree.