When parents force their children to follow rules of politeness, it can cause resistance, lack of authenticity, and stress. Good manners are important ...
It was already known that children learn empathy ... When people urge other people to show empathy, to imagine what it's like "in their shoes," the goal is to create a shared emotional experience.
Forcing children to say "please" or "thank you" can worsen their situation rather than build empathy. Instead of ... they see you saying "thank you" or showing kindness to others.
“All my people are getting attacked, the children. I don’t understand ... “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.” Since President Trump’s inauguration last week, his ...