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[quote=Anonymous][quote]This is a kid I see at the bus stop only. My kid sees him at swim but I don't. How, pray tell, in the 5 minutes we have at the bus stop with 11 other kids and 7 parents am I supposed to show empathy? This isn't a close friend nor am I friendly with the family. We knew each other a little more during the last preschool year 2 years ago but even then the kids weren't together.
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Well, your children obviously tell you a lot about this kid.  When they're regaling you with his latest whopper, you can show empathy by offering explanations for why this kid is lying.  You don't have to excuse his behavior, you offer them a perspective and help them develop some empathy themselves.  I'm doing this with my DS who has a classmate that's in foster care.  I don't see this kid a lot but he seems nice enough even though what he says can be difficult to believe.  I imagine a lot of what he says is wishful thinking and that he's had a lot of hurt and disappointment in his life.  When I give my DS a different perspective, it helps him better understand people's behavior and what motivates them.  It doesn't make it okay but it does make it more understandable and you never know how much a small kindness can mean to someone. [/quote]

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