Toddlers and emotional quotient? Really?
With all the tantrums peaking between the ages of 2 and 3, and their logic-less meltdowns, how much do they really understand and sense our emotions?
Well—much more than we expect.
I’m just amazed at how empathetic a two-year-old can be, and how fiercely we should protect that quality. Sometimes, their love feels like the warm hug we all adults need in this chaotic, busy life.
My very active, naughty child has become quite a pain in the... you know what I mean :) But the way she senses when something isn’t right is just amazing. She also knows what makes me—or us—angry. She knows exactly whom to approach to open her chocolate (definitely not Mumma), whom to go to when she’s hurt, and who the go-to person is to get pampered.
But she also knows how to appease the angry ones—through kisses, naughty side glances, songs, and more kisses.
Once, when I said, “Mihira, I’m angry,” she looked at me with deep concern and asked, “What happened, Amma?” Then she kissed me and said, “It’s okay Amma. Badhapadaku (don’t feel sad).”
We were surprised by her response!
In another instance, when she was about to eat something sweet, she turned back to me and said, “Amma, konchame tinta. Nuv koppadaku (I’ll only eat a little. Don’t get angry).”
She senses our pain, applies (imaginary) ointment, and makes sure we’re okay if we don’t respond to her—though she’ll almost torture us for a response (but that’s a different issue!).
Yes, toddlers don’t share their toys.
But they do share our sorrows and joys.
They slowly absorb everything like a sponge. And then we realize how important it is to be extremely mindful—both in our behavior and in how we nurture these beautiful, innocent hearts.
Every day is a lesson.
Every day, the heart is full.
Yes—damn tired and sleepless.
But the heart is full.
May God bless all children with hale health—physical, mental, and emotional.
May they grow into wonderful human beings with loving hearts.
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