EI’S Effect On Children

It is important to examine why we continue to place a premium on academic accomplishment above emotional intelligence. What if we put emotional intelligence on par with – or even ahead of – academic achievement? What would it be like if that were to happen? Children with higher levels of emotional intelligence have been shown to function better under stressful situations and excel with confidence on their chosen route. It has been observed that they develop significantly greater empathy for themselves and others.

The Education Policy Institute published a study in November 2021 that found that a child's social and emotional skills from a young age and in primary school can predict long-term success. Children who learned to share, cooperate, and follow directions at a young age (or through targeted intervention) were more likely to achieve greater achievement levels.

With new research emerging, It is interesting to learn about the impact EI can have on children's futures and the emphasis it has on not only their ability to be empathetic but academic achievements.