If your child hears you express those words often, he or she will realize the importance of the words and will learn to say it and love others. When your child makes a mistake, admits it and tells you how sorry he or she is, let him or her know that he or she is forgiven. Tell your child you understand him or her. Your child needs understanding from you and giving your child the assurance that you do understand will put him or her at ease. Your child will know that he or she can come to you for advice or tell you something important simply because you understand.
People make mistakes.
You make mistakes and so does your child. Get down from your parent pedestal and tell your child you're sorry. Show your child when to say thank you. Let your child see that no matter how simple or small a good deed is, the person who did it needs to be thanked for. When your child does something good, thank him and praise him for his good deed.