DD isn't a sociopath. She feels regret when she understands that I am not pleased with her behavior. Generally kids feel that way when they disappoint their parents.
I remember a time, as a teenager, I said something ugly to my mother. Don't even remember what I said. But she slapped me. Only time it ever happened. I don't remember it hurting or anything. The only thing I remember is the look on my mother's face and how much I hurt her. That made me feel awful.
DD knows when she disapoints me with her behavior.
Honesty? I am not sure what you mean about that? Are you referring to the Junie B. story?
Honesty is an interesting lesson. She told me in the spring about her BFF lying. She was puzzled by it and DD is not beyond straying on occasion but I have good instincts when something doesn't sound right. She usually tries not to tell me something than risk lying.
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