Children Quote by Daniel Goleman
“Emotional intelligence begins to develop in the earliest years. All the small exchanges children have with their parents, teachers, and with each other carry emotional messages.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, 1995
Early interactions teach children how to read and convey feelings, shaping lifelong emotional skills.
In simple terms: Kids learn feelings from early talks.
Foster supportive communication early.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family meals
- classroom activities
- playdates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do early exchanges shape later empathy?
- What can adults do to improve emotional messaging?
Children may not receive consistent emotional cues.