I would argue that fostering empathy might be the single most important task in undoing a rape culture and replacing destructive entitlement that is at the heart of toxic masculinity. In the United States, where competition, winner-takes-all, survival of the fittest mentalities are seen as the epitome of being “American,” creating a culture that is more community-minded may seem like an impossible undertaking. There is much to be learned from parenting styles of other cultures, and this article highlights some of the ways in which Danish parents model and teach empathy, resulting in one of the statistically happiest countries in the world.
– Brett Goldberg
Read the article via Mother Mag.
