Parental Influences

Definition

Parental influences refer to the various behaviors, beliefs, and characteristics of parents that can impact their children's development and behavior, including their ability to empathize with others.

Related terms

Attachment:

The emotional bond between a child and their primary caregiver(s), which is an important aspect of parental influence on empathy.

Modeling:

The process by which children learn behaviors by observing and imitating their parents' actions, including empathetic behaviors.

Parenting Style:

The overall approach and methods that parents use to raise their children, which can have long-lasting effects on empathy development.