How would you handle this?

With the 8million kids it seems like live at my house, lol, I just tell them point blank that "we don't name call". If it happens again, I ask how they would feel if they were called _______ and that if they are angry that should say "I'm so mad at you" instead.

Of course, it still happens... and I still correct them... and one day they will realize that they love each other.

J

[Necee419]

I agree about the apology having to be heartfelt, but also maybe you can have the offended child tell the offender how he felt when she called him that mean name. Maybe if she sees how hurt the other child was, she will apologize on her own.