Kozo Hattori explains why he practices compassion above all else while raising his sons.
Raising Compassionate Boys: Confessions of a Bad Father
Kozo Hattori confesses his biggest failure (so far) as a father.
Raising Compassionate Boys: Spanking is Not the Problem
Is all this focus on physical abuse missing the point?
Raising Compassionate Boys: Compassion for Ray Rice
For the sake of his sons, Kozo Hattori challenges himself to find compassion for Ray Rice. ___ My first reaction to the TMZ video of Ray Rice knocking out his then-fiancée was not only horror and alarm, but also fear and compassion for Janay Palmer, specifically, and all women, in general. I have no doubt…
Fierce Compassion: Why Men’s Compassion is Unappreciated
Are men just as compassionate as women if we expand the definition of compassion?
Are men more compassionate than women if we expand the definition of compassion?
Raising Compassionate Boys: Letter from An Absent Father
Kozo Hattori writes a letter to his sons in case he dies.
Raising Compassionate Boys: Responsible or Kind
Kozo Hattori questions the necessity for kids to “take responsibility” at the expense of kindness.
Raising Compassionate Boys: Dis-RESPECT
A 7 year old teaches Kozo Hattori that real compassion starts with a mirror.
Raising Compassionate Boys: The Power of Touch
Kozo Hattori explains how and why he is getting his sons back in touch with nurturing physical contact.
Raising Compassionate Boys: “Don’t Be A Pussy”
Kozo Hattori explains to his sons why to never use or react to the saying, “Don’t be a pussy.”
Raising Compassionate Boys: Compassion for Racist
A racist confronts a 4 year old and teaches Kozo Hattori a valuable lesson about compassion and parenting.
Raising Compassionate Boys: Discipline
Kozo Hattori explores the intersection of compassion and discipline.
Five Habits of Highly Successful Lovers
Great sex is not about size, stamina, or technique
Raising Compassionate Boys: Healing Mistakes
“The wound is the place where the light enters you” ~Rumi (on parenting?) One morning when my older son was 6 year old, he would not get out of bed until 7:45–30 minutes before school started. Then he wouldn’t eat his eggs since he was distracted by his Pokemon cards, so I threw the cards…
Raising Compassionate Boys: An Experiment in Parenting
In response to the plethora of school shootings, sexual assaults, and viral humiliations, Kozo Hattori is arming his sons with compassion.
Hulk vs. Superman: The Battle Between Men’s Anger and Heroic Compassion
What we can learn about love and relationships from superheroes?