Pedagogy “WE”, or How Children’s Ability to Empathize and Make Friends Is Formed

Abstract

The article considers one of the most important personality traits the ability to empathize and understand another person. A metaphorical image of “Mykolka” is introduced, symbolizing empathy, the ability to listen and hear, the desire to help, support, be significant for others, as well as the ability to make friends. The study is based on a survey of schoolchildren and teachers aimed at identifying their attitude to the identified issues. The article presents the areas of work of adults teachers and parents on the development and support of these qualities in children, and also formulates the tasks they face in the process of forming “Mykolka” in a child as an image of an empathic and socially responsible person.