My niece has grown from a newborn to a feisty 3-year-old who is adamant that she is “not a baby, but a big girl,” and witnessing this growth is one of my favorite aspects of being an aunt. She used to insist on having everything in sight all to herself, but now she shares her favorite snacks with me just because she wants to. While it may seem typical, that’s actually one of the many indicators that your child is being raised with empathy, so congratulations to my sister and brother-in-law for providing my niece with such a positive example to follow.
Given that she is related to me, I may be a little biased, but I genuinely believe that my niece is one of the sweetest and most compassionate three-year-olds.
1.They Recognize When Someone Is Hurt
Dr. Michele Borba, a psychologist, claims that a sensitive youngster is able to identify hurt. It’s easy to tell if someone embodies empathy if they can read someone’s body language, voice tone, or facial expression to determine what they need.
2.They Want To Help Soothe The Hurt
Dr. Michele Borba, a psychologist, claims that a sensitive youngster is able to identify hurt. It’s easy to tell if someone embodies empathy if they can read someone’s body language, voice tone, or facial expression to determine what they need.
3.They Understand When People Make Mistakes
Parents say that a true sign of empathy in a child is when they can empathize with others when they make mistakes. My niece comforts me by saying, “It’s OK, Auntie Kesi,” and tries to correct me when I play with her and don’t follow the rules she’s given me. It really is the cutest thing ever, I agree.
4.They Have An Ambitious Imagination
Empathy for your child may be exhibited by having an ambitious imagination, according to the Greater Good Science Center. They are demonstrating empathy when they can react and relate to someone they don’t understand or who is different from them.
5.They Are Aware Of Their Own Feelings
Children that are empathetic are conscious of their own emotions and uniqueness, claims The Huffington Post. Even when something isn’t directly happening to them, children with empathy can still identify how it makes them feel.
6.They Share With Others
Parents also mentioned that a critical characteristic of compassionate kids is kindness. This is one where my niece excels because she will actually offer you her last gummy and ask if you like it. Few adults will even give their spouse their last bite.
7.They Are Always Thinking Of Others
Children that are empathic constantly have others in mind, according to Baby Center. My niece is always saying, “Let’s get one for daddy, too!” with almost everything they pick up when she and my sister go shopping. Your child is capable of empathy if they think like this.