When you (mothers) give birth to your baby, the first form of communication when they enter this world is that of touch.
My mom tells me all the time that in order to stop me from crying the nurses would let her hold me, and I would immediately stop.
The power of touch is, indeed, true as researchers are finding that physical contact and brief touches in the form of a high five or a hand on the back can communicate emotions much better and more accurately than words.
Studies show that…
Students who received a supportive touch on the back or arm from a teacher were nearly twice as likely to volunteer in class as those who did not.
So if you’re a teacher, consider giving your students a friendly touch to encourage them. And for your parents, if you want to comfort your kids, sometimes a simple hand on your child’s shoulder will do so much more than words.
Do you agree?
Evidence That Little Touches Do Mean So Much [The New York Times]
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