For
It shows responsibility and can repair harm.
Against
Words alone do not fix damage or teach real lessons.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“I love that you really didn't punish him, but gave him the chance to atone and make restitution, which is the way to change.”
“Your son embarrassed himself and you and humiliated the delivery guy. It was the perfect punishment.”
“It's way over the top to force him read out a public apology”
“Of course they’re sorry…. …that they got caught.”