The empathy advantage : coaching children to be kind, respectful, and successful
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"We live in a time when empathy is not only lacking but on the decline. Kids are bullied because of their weight, color of their skin, religion, identity, and more. Bullying and cyberbullying are increasing, especially for children of color, LGBTQ youth, and Asian, Jewish, and Muslim youth. Fueled by decreases in respect, kindness, and compassion, our civil society is in decline. The good news is that empathy--the ability to "walk in someone else's shoes"--can be learned and developed... In this guide for the busiest adults, parents and educators are coached to help their children and students develop social skills that will equip them to better make pro-social choices with self-compassion and empathetic concern--from preschool to high school"--,Description adapted from page 4 of cover.