Is there a point at which a child can be too tender hearted?
My 6-year old son has a heart of pure gold and is very sensitive. I love this about him, but at the same time I wonder if there's anything specific I could/should be doing to curb this extreme for his long-term benefit.
He is not shy; in fact, he is often a social butterfly and the life of the party. But his feelings are very easily hurt so my wife and I need carefully navigate any unpleasant situation, choosing our words carefully with plenty of positive reinforcement.
We even need to be careful about the music we play in the house or in the car, as most songs with any emotional charge will make him “happy cry" (examples include Billy Joel's “Lullabye" and even a more upbeat song like Tim McGraw's “Just to See You Smile"). At first this was endearing (and if I'm honest, still is) but I can't help but wonder if these are signs of any underlying condition(s) that I should be learning more about and providing him with the proper treatment.
He is my purpose in life and I just want the best for him. I really appreciate any insight you can provide.
-Brian
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Is there a point at which a child can be too tender hearted?
My 6-year old son has a heart of pure gold and is very sensitive. I love this about him, but at the same time I wonder if there's anything specific I could/should be doing to curb this extreme for his long-term benefit.
He is not shy; in fact, he is often a social butterfly and the life of the party. But his feelings are very easily hurt so my wife and I need carefully navigate any unpleasant situation, choosing our words carefully with plenty of positive reinforcement.
We even need to be careful about the music we play in the house or in the car, as most songs with any emotional charge will make him “happy cry" (examples include Billy Joel's “Lullabye" and even a more upbeat song like Tim McGraw's “Just to See You Smile"). At first this was endearing (and if I'm honest, still is) but I can't help but wonder if these are signs of any underlying condition(s) that I should be learning more about and providing him with the proper treatment.
He is my purpose in life and I just want the best for him. I really appreciate any insight you can provide.
-Brian