Parent assessment · ages 8–14 · 12 questions
Noticing feelings, seeing other points of view, acting kindly without being asked, and including everyone — empathy you can observe.
My child notices when someone around them is sad, hurt or left out — without being told.
In a disagreement, my child can explain the other person's side, even if they still disagree with it.
My child comforts others (a friend, a sibling, even a pet) when they are upset.
My child includes children who are being left out of a game or group.
My child picks up on tone of voice and body language, not just words, when judging how someone feels.
My child considers how someone's situation differs from their own (a new student, someone with less, someone struggling).
My child helps or shares without being asked — carrying something, lending a pencil, offering a turn.
My child is kind to children who are different from them in some way (background, interests, abilities).
My child notices the effect of their own words and actions on others, and adjusts.
Before judging someone's behavior, my child wonders why the person might have acted that way.
My child does small unprompted acts of kindness (a note, a compliment, checking on someone).
When someone is being teased or treated unfairly, my child supports them or gets help rather than ignoring it.