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maxsolomon

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4. Empathy is innate to many men. I'm one, to a fault.

Reply to leftyladyfrommo (Original post)

Wed Jun 29, 2022, 11:01 AM

Jun 2022

It can also be taught ("groomed" ), so you're at least aware you are expected to have it. My stepson is one, but he got it, eventually.

In some people, it doesn't stick - they grow resentments that limit their empathy to their in-group.

And some people are sociopaths.

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Question. I don't have kids. [View all] leftyladyfrommo Jun 2022 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2022 #1

I don't know. Girls weren't raised with that 1 for all, leftyladyfrommo Jun 2022 #2

Yes. Children get taught such things, both boys and girls. MineralMan Jun 2022 #3

Empathy is innate to many men. I'm one, to a fault. maxsolomon Jun 2022 #4

Being a team player doesn't mean "just going along with the team". Cracklin Charlie Jun 2022 #5

It's pretty complex. Might want a psychologist to chime in. usonian Jun 2022 #6