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Parenting with Ginger Hubbard

Ep. 268 | Should Kids Be Forced to Apologize?

Parenting with Ginger Hubbard

Ginger Hubbard

Kids & Family:parenting, Christianity, Kids & Family, Education, Religion & Spirituality, Parenting, How To

4.91.3K Ratings

🗓️ 3 March 2026

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Do you ever find yourself caught in a standoff with your child, demanding an "I’m sorry" while knowing deep down they don't actually mean a word of it? Are you concerned that forcing an apology might create resentment instead of repentance? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss the importance of teaching children to apologize and the difference between saying “sorry” and asking for forgiveness. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-268-should-kids-be-forced-to-apologize *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math We Heart Nutrition | code GINGER  REDEEM HealthShare  Schoolhouse Rocked

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Do you ever find yourself caught in a standoff with your child demanding an I'm sorry while

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knowing deep down they don't actually mean a word of it? Are you concerned that forcing an

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apology might create resentment instead of repentance? So we're glad you're joining us for today's

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episode. I'm your host, Alex Cody, and welcome to my mom's podcast, Parenting with Ginger Hubbard.

0:25.6

Ginger is the best-selling author of Don't Make Me Count a Three, wise words for moms, and I can't believe you just said that.

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She speaks at parenting conferences, homeschool conventions, and Christian schools across the country.

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You can check out her parenting resources, find out when she's speaking in or near your area,

0:43.2

or explore the possibility of having Ginger lead a parenting conference at your church or school

0:48.3

at ginger hover.com. If you enjoy this podcast and want to help support our ministry,

0:53.5

one way you can do that is by purchasing Ginger's resources directly from her website instead of other online retailers.

1:00.2

Already thinking about gift ideas for Easter, stay tuned until the end of this episode to receive a discount code on all three of Ginger's Children's Books at Ginger Hubbard.com.

1:10.5

Another great way to support our ministry is by following,

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subscribing, and sharing our podcast with your friends.

1:16.4

And if you'd really like to make our day,

1:18.6

you can do that by leaving a five-star reading and review wherever you listen.

1:23.3

Thank you for your support listeners.

1:25.1

This enables us to further our mission to help parents reach the hearts of their children

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for the glory of God.

1:34.2

Ever wondered why traditional math curricula seems like a one-size-fits-all deal?

1:39.7

Well, let's shake things up a bit and talk about CTC math, a program that truly understands your child's unique

1:46.4

learning needs. Imagine a math curriculum that adapts to their pace, making learning not just

1:51.9

effective, but also enjoyable. No more tears. The interactive questions change in difficulty

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