The
acclaimed Empathic Parenting journal was begun by Dr.
Elliott Barker, whose illuminating article, "The Social
Causes of Crime" appears on our site. Dr. Barker is a
forensic psychiatrist and the founder/director of the Canadian
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Since 1978 Empathic
Parenting has presented thoughtful essays dealing with the
long-term consequences of inadequate nurturing during the first
three years of life. The web site includes articles from the past
seventeen years of publication, with essays by leading writers on
the relationship between early nurturing and crime, and on the
social forces related to inadequate nurturing. The site concludes
with articles giving "reason to hope", and suggestions
for "enhancing affection among all persons in society".
The Empathic Parenting site is a place of wisdom and
heart, inviting us to join in their efforts to "make this
world a much gentler, kinder and more affectionate place in which
to live, not only for our children, but for us all. If you are a
mother, a father, a parent-to-be or in any way interested and
concerned about children and parenting, you will find here a home
from which you may draw inspiration, support and
encouragement."
Among the vast number of sites on the Internet, Empathic
Parenting stands out as one of the most important, providing
critical information on the need for treating children with love
and respect if we are to begin solving the challenging problems
within our society. We are grateful for it's presence, and urge
all of our readers to visit.
