Roots of Empathy by takes a look at the importance of fostering empathy in children. According to Gordon, when children recognize and directly feel others' emotions, they are then able to form healthy attachments and develop authentic communication as well as a sense of social responsibility.
Roots of Empathy helps kids get in touch with what it means to be human in a tough world of diversity. It's a great resource for teachers and parents who want their children to grow into respectful, responsible adults.
With violence, anti-social behaviour, bullying, and aggression among young children escalating at a frightening rate, it is clear that we need to develop a new understanding of childhood...
