Your Emotionally Reactive Child Needs Empathy — Not Punishment
ADDitude
AUGUST 14, 2025
They have lower self-awareness and emotional intelligence, and they often have coexisting conditions, including ADHD, depression , and anxiety. That’s why it’s so important to lean into empathy when we’re trying to connect with our defiant children, whatever their age. This is when empathy is difficult to muster — and necessary.
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