tiretoo22:
For parents, this quality of
"emotional intelligence"-- as
many now call it-- means being
aware of your children's
feelings, and being able to
empathize, soothe, and guide
them. For children, who learn
most lessons about emotion
from their parents, it includes
the ability to control impulses,
delay gratification, motivate
themselves, read other people's
social cues, and cope with life's
ups and downs