Filed under: Articles | Tags: Chick Moorman, Empathy Deficit Disorder, FCMA, Four Corners Montessori, Four Corners Montessori Academy, Thomas Haller
It seems that more and more often, parents are saying the following things to their children: “Stop crying.” “It’s not that big a deal.” “So what do you want me to do about it?” “Pouting isn’t going to get you anywhere.”
These phrases are clear signs of Empathy Deficit Disorder (EDD). According to Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller, this is a chronic condition brought on by a parent’s refusal to acknowledge their child’s feelings. Moorman and Haller say EDD most often occurs when adults have a low Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EIQ).
The article goes on to give parents ideas on how to eliminate EDD from their homes, and raise their EIQ. Parents, teachers, and other adults in a child’s life need to respond to the child’s feelings in a positive manner. Acknowledging a child’s feelings and leading all statements with empathy are other suggestions given by Moorman and Haller.
Click here to read the full article.
About Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller are the authors of The 10 Commitments: Parenting with Purpose. They are two of the world’s foremost authorities on raising responsible, caring, confident children. They publish a free Uncommon Parenting blog. To obtain more information about how they can help you or your group meet your parenting needs, visit their website today: www.uncommon-parenting.com.
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