Why do some people demand apologies?

A willingness to apologize is part of the willingness to shoulder responsibility, which is an important part of growing up. A mature person is supposed to feel regret when he or she has offended or upset some other person. Successful relationships are marked by people being attentive to each other’s feelings.

Is it rude to ask someone to apologize?

Effectively asking for an apology is simply a mirror of the effective apology. If you feel wronged by someone, and you are interested in approaching the issue constructively, then it’s important that your request for an apology adequately empowers the other person to give an effective apology.

Is it wrong to demand an apology?

However in many cases demanding an apology often makes the demanding party look as petty as the other party is wrong, a diminishing return. People demand apologies for teaching, to feel better and to be vindicated. An apology given without demand is better for all involved.

Should I ask for an apology for teaching?

People demand apologies for teaching, to feel better and to be vindicated. An apology given without demand is better for all involved I believe one should not ask for an apology. An apology is not something which should be given after asking.

Why do parents demand an apology from their children?

It is simply an exercise of power. One person is dominant enough to make the other shoulder the responsibility for an argument or for something having gone wrong. When a child has grown past the point of knowing what an apology means, a parent should no longer demand an apology if the young person does not feel inclined to give it.

Is it a good practice to apologize in front of someone?

It’s good practice for being an adult. A sincere apology is always best, but in the absence of that, the words are at least part of polite human interaction and they have value because of that. Both above answers are part of the whole.