What is empathy and why is it important to cultivate it in our children? Empathy is being able to recognize and understand another person’s feelings and experiences. Being empathetic is important because it’s a cornerstone in loving, healthy relationships and in being compassionate. It’s key to understanding the dynamics of all kinds of relationships and to not being self-centered. It’s a foundation for building self-worth and emotional intimacy with others. People have varying degrees of natural empathy, but there are essential ways you can teach it to your kids.
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