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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have more empathy for my kids. I find it easier to empathize with their struggles because I remember being a kid.

As for my DH, as he and I have very different personalities and views of the world, I find it hard to see his perspective sometimes. That plus resentment about certain issues that clouds my ability to empathize with him, and he with me. We are working on this in therapy.

Don’t forget — empathy is not just something most people “have” or feel. It is a conscious practice of putting yourself in another’s shoes. [/quote]

Empathy is also seeing something or someone in need and helping them or fulfilling the need. Because you understand they are in need. You instinctively understand they are hurting and need a hug, or to be asked how they are doing, etc.

You can certainly judge whether the need is warranted or not. And apply some common sense. 
Like a kid crying because they saw a candy machine (you empathize, say you understand they love candy but before dinner is not the time) versus a kid crating because their bike fell over going down a hill and they need a bandage and ice pack (you empathize, see they need TLC and minor (or major) medical attention and then do it).
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