How do we learn to empathize? How do we know when someone is being sarcastic or flirting or confrontational? All of these skills are gained through social interactions. Trial and error. We have an interaction, interpret it, respond, and experience the reaction from the other person. If they respond positively, then we interpreted their intent correctly. If they respond negatively, well... it is back to the interpretation drawing board. But this learning only happens with face-to-face interactions. When you can see the other person's micro-expressions and combine those physical cues with the tone, inflection, and content from the verbal cues. Healthy social interactions are difficult and require practice. But what happens when the majority of our interactions turn virtual? What happens when your primary method of communication is via instant messaging and texting?

In today's podcast, Dr. Berney and Dr. Richard discuss the impact of technology of social and emotional development. They review the effect technology has had on the development of empathy and what parents can and should do to help prevent this from happening to their children.

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