Preventing Violence through Empathy Development in Families

Author: Swick, Kevin

Source: Early Childhood Education Journal, Volume 33, Number 1, August 2005 , pp. 53-59(7)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Families can help prevent violence through nurturing empathy in their children. This article provides the framework for supporting families in becoming active in their children's development of empathy. Strategies are provided that help parents and family implement empathy development.

Keywords: family involvement; empathy; violence prevention

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10643-005-0022-6

Affiliations: 1: Email: kevinswick@sc.edu

Publication date: 2005-08-01