Appreciate Quote by Ross W. Greene
“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) by Ross W. Greene
Teach children empathy, perspective‑taking, honesty, and non‑conflict resolution.
In simple terms: Teach empathy and honest, peaceful problem solving.
Key Takeaway
Foster empathy and peace.
Themes
empathy
conflict resolution
honesty
Mood
supportive
educational
Type
parental
practical
When to use this quote
- schools
- parenting
- community programs
Key Concepts
social‑emotional learning
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools integrate these skills?
- What barriers exist to teaching empathy?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can be resource‑intensive.
