The Care and Feeding column discusses a mother's dilemma after her son, Jason, bullied a classmate by giving her a cruel nickname. The situation escalated, leading the classmate to change schools. The mother is concerned about her son's behavior being influenced by his father, Max, who finds humor in others' misfortune. While acknowledging the challenges of co-parenting with a toxic ex, the advice emphasizes the importance of modeling empathy and creating a nurturing environment for Jason to learn and grow responsibly.
"The best approach to fostering empathy in Jason is to model kind behavior yourself and engage him in discussions about how words can affect others."
"While you cannot control Max's actions, you have the power to create a home environment where empathy is valued and kindness is taught."
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