Sep
18
How Do You Teach Kids to Be Empathetic? (And Why It’s Important)
Posted By: Dr. Joan
Category: Bullying, Child Behavior, Consequences, Empathy, Parenting Skills
Comments: 16
It wasn’t until my son came home from middle school one day with a story about witnessing some kids bullying a boy with disabilities that I was forced to take a long, hard look about what I was teaching my kids about empathy. Sure, I was aware of the importance of empathy: the ability to put oneself in someone else’s shoes, promoting kindness, teaching tolerance. But this situation had me wondering: How exactly am I promoting empathy at home so that my kids can then do the same at school or in social situations?
