Posted By: an on 2007-02-05
In Reply to: golly, maybe we should hang her by her thumbs (sm) - respectfully disagree

I don't see an apology as a punishment; I see it as an aknowledgement to wrong doing and making her accountable. It works for my kids, and by now they know I expect it. I understand the little gal was tired, but I simply do not see an apology as a punishment.

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