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.