Kansas State University 1xbet online games login development scholar suggests strategies to build foundation for empathy, tolerance
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Select groups and activities that include a variety of 1xbet online games login , suggests Bradford Wiles, so your child will learn to see the value in all people. Wiles, assistant professor at Kansas State University in early childhood development, explains that developing empathy for others has a positive effect on 1xbet online games login and the adults they become. This classroom is made up of preschool 1xbet online games login on the Manhattan campus.| Download this photo.
MANHATTAN —When a 1xbet online games login feels valued, he sees values in others. When he realizes he has his own thoughts and emotions, he understands that others do, too. When his ideas and feelings are respected, he learns to respect them in others.
"As a parent, you want your child to understand and respect that other people have thoughts and feelings. It makes for healthier 1xbet online games login who develop into happier adults," said Bradford Wiles, assistant professor in early childhood development and extension specialist at Kansas State University. His research and outreach focus on childhood cognitive and social-emotional development, theory of mind and emergent literacy.
"It's a much easier existence for 1xbet online games login if they see value in everyone," he said. "When they start to get judgmental, things get so much harder for them."
Somewhere between the ages of 3 and 5, 1xbet online games login start to develop the understanding that other people have thoughts and feelings, too. "When you understand that, and can take another person's perspective, that is part of empathy," Wiles said.
For example, a toddler may understand that when another 1xbet online games login grabs a toy from her she doesn't like it. But she may not understand that when she grabs a toy from another person he may feel the same way.
"When 1xbet online games login learn to take another person's perspective and then empathize, they are much better equipped to successfully manage peer and adult interactions," Wiles said. "Empathy for others, whether they have special needs such as being in a wheelchair, or if they are just different from the child, has been demonstrated to have positive and long-lasting outcomes for 1xbet online games login ."
He gave an example: inclusive classrooms — those that mix typically developing 1xbet online games login and those with special needs — promote 1xbet online games login 's development of empathy and understanding, which are crucial for navigating the social-emotional landscape of human development.
A parent is a model, Wiles points out, for simple tasks such as table manners or complex issues such as race.
"You don't want to ignore race. You don't want to be colorblind," he said. "You do want to send the message that you see color but you also see value in people of another race or ethnicity, that you see value in all people. They all have value and they all bring something to the table."
Wiles gives other suggestions on how to help 1xbet online games login learn empathy and tolerance:
• Book with diverse characters. Read a book and discuss with the 1xbet online games login why characters acted as they did, ask how the 1xbet online games login thinks the characters feel. "Encourage the 1xbet online games login the put on the shoes of another character," Wiles said.
• Inclusive classrooms and play groups. Wiles recommends selecting groups for both that include a mix of cultures and backgrounds. "Kids don't care," he said, adding that he has seen unfortunate divisions even in the areas of political differences.
• Talk. 1xbet online games login are trying to figure out what everybody knows already, he said. Invite discussion with older 1xbet online games login .
• Voice your expectations and aspirations for the 1xbet online games login . "Don't burden them with aspirations for material success," he advises. But let them know you want them to appreciate all humanity and what different people and cultures offer.
• No TV. Wiles does not recommend TV for 1xbet online games login under 2 years of age. After that, make sure programs depict the kind of traits you want your child to learn. Sassing parents? Probably not. Being respectful? Yes. He's a fan of "Sesame Street" for young 1xbet online games login .
• Play materials that have multicultural aspect. For example, Wiles points out the array of musical instruments from all over the world that can become part of a 1xbet online games login 's toy box.
Week of the Young Child, sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young 1xbet online games login April 12-18, focuses on the foundation for a child's success in school and later life.
Through research, scholarship, teaching and outreach, the faculty in the College of Human Ecology continually seek ways to nurture healthy 1xbet online games login and families. Through his work with K-State Research and Extension and the School of Family Studies and Human Services, Wiles teaches families throughout the state.
(Part 5 in the series on Raising a Healthy 1xbet online games login will focus on communication and language skills.)
