Appreciate Quote by Ross W. Greene
“For a very long time, people have been saying to me, "What if you want to do this approach with every kid?" For a behaviorally challenging kid, you're parenting this way just to help bring the kid's behavior under control and to greatly reduce conflict. But you want to teach all kids the skills that are on the better side of human nature: empathy, appreciating how one's behavior is affecting other people, resolving disagreements in ways that do not involve conflict, taking another's perspective, honesty.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Explosive Child, 1998
Teaching empathy and conflict‑resolution skills to all children, not just those with challenges, fosters healthier societies.
In simple terms: Teach empathy to everyone.
Key Takeaway
Model empathy daily.
Themes
education
empathy
conflict resolution
parenting
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom management
- family counseling
- community programs
- peer mediation
Key Concepts
developmental psychology
social learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate empathy training in daily routines?
- What obstacles might arise in teaching conflict resolution?
A Different Perspective
Implementing these skills can be time‑consuming and meet resistance.
