We all want our children to become sensitive adults. Learning to
be sensitive begins early. You can help your child become more
sensitive to those around her right now. One way to teach
sensitivity is to talk with your child about it. If she is good
at playing ball, ask her how she would feel if she were the last
one chosen for the team. Ask who is the last person chosen at
her preschool or in her kindergarten class and see if she knows
why. You’re helping her understand how other children feel who
aren’t as athletic as she is. Another way is to tell her a story
and ask questions. You might talk about Amy riding in the car
pool who had a birthday party and is talking about all of the
kids who had such a great time. Ask her how she thinks Mary
Beth, who also is in the car, might feel hearing about the party
when she hadn’t been invited. You make up the scenes. Or read
the newspaper and talk about the stories you read. Or watch what
is happening around you. Ask her about the little girl whose
mommy got angry wi