In the aftermath of the many recent tragic events in San Bernardino, Colorado, Paris, Beirut, Mali, and, heaven help us, beyond - American families have been thrust into extraordinary world events that can change our lives forever.
There’s a quote from child psychologist Anna Freud, daughter of Sigmund, that I’ve always loved: “Play is the work of children.” It’s so profound because it’s so true.
“Now look what you’ve done!” “Don’t be a crybaby!” “You’d lose your head if it weren’t attached!” Haven’t we all said something like this at some point to our child?
Raise your kids to be empathetic, not entitled. You know these kids. You’ve seen them at school, on the playground, at birthday parties and sporting events. They’re spoiled, ungrateful, self‐centered, demanding, and lack interest in or empathy for others.
