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Apologizing - Everyone 'makes social mistakes at one time or another. A person with good social skills is confident enough to make a sincere apology for her error. This is a courageous act and is the quickest and easiest way to correct a social blunder. In reality, other people usually have a higher opinion of someone who apologizes for making a mistake. Apologizing is a sign of humble and mature character when one commits mistakes.
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Teaching Social Skills to Children
Parents typically play the major role in teaching children social skills. Parents can directly teach social skills by modeling, role-playing, and providing opportunities for their child to rehearse and practice new skills. They should encourage and praise the child for successfully using a new skill. Professionals typically intervene only when children are having substantial social difficulty with peers. These individuals can implement structured, guided, and effective 38
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Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum
