By middle childhood it appears that empathy

A) decreases with most children.
B) becomes "hard wired" with most children.
C) increases in a few children if they had empathic parents.
D) is at the same level as it was in early childhood.

Empathy

Ability to put oneself in another person’s place and feel what the other person feels.

Middle Childhood

The developmental stage in children aged approximately 6 to 12 years, typically involving significant growth in cognitive, emotional, and social areas.

Empathic Parents

Caregivers who possess the ability to understand and share the feelings of their child, fostering a supportive and understanding family environment.