tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5873834293626263481.post1396552039675615115..comments2023-10-24T09:35:27.257-05:00Comments on The Philosopher Dad: Empathy in infants and toddlers...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5873834293626263481.post-24427558023542594612007-02-23T13:10:00.000-05:002007-02-23T13:10:00.000-05:00At that age, they know what they learn. Obviously...At that age, they know what they learn. Obviously in your home, when a child is distressed, the receive love. So, when they see somebody distressed, they react in kind.<BR/><BR/>This is NOT a negative (follow me through here), it is unfortunate, but the same can also be true, in a home where the child does not receive the same love and nurturing you (and your wife) obviously bestow on your child, the child will more often NOT be as "caring" to the needs of others.<BR/><BR/>All I am trying to say is that it is just as much a testament to you and your wife, as it is to the child. At least that is my philosophy ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5873834293626263481.post-5465840731470308552007-02-22T23:29:00.000-05:002007-02-22T23:29:00.000-05:00They know what's important, I think, without knowi...They know what's important, I think, without knowing why. They do what makes them feel good and they learn to do it for others. They don't have to, but they know that it works...<BR/><BR/>Very cool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com