Ronald Goldman argues early care shapes violence, racism and mental illness

Ronald Goldman, PhD, has released The Empathy Evolution, a book that links early childcare, empathy and later social problems. The book argues that preventing harm starts earlier than policy debates — in infancy and childhood — and points to research it says shows large differences in aggression rates between French and American preschoolers.

Why it matters: - The book tries to reframe major U.S. problems, including violence, racism, political corruption and mental illness, as issues that can be prevented earlier in life. - Goldman argues that stronger empathy and emotional safety in childhood could improve families, communities and overall quality of life. - The book speaks to wider concerns about political division, social distrust, mental health struggles and declining quality of life in the United States. - The press release cites surveys showing the U.S. ranked 23rd in a global quality-of-life survey and 36th for children’s well-being.

What happened: - Ronald Goldman, PhD, released The Empathy Evolution: Preventing Violence, Racism, Political Corruption, and Mental Illness by Creating More Caring People. - The book is available in paperback, hardcover and ebook on Amazon. - Goldman presents the book as a research-based examination of how caring people are formed. - The book focuses on developmental psychology, early childcare, unmet needs, emotional disconnection and trauma.

The details: - Goldman argues that common American early childcare practices can leave needs unmet and affect empathy and later behavior. - The book says society often responds only after harm becomes visible, rather than addressing causes earlier. - Goldman calls for prevention during infancy and later childhood by providing care that is natural and satisfies needs. - The release cites research saying French preschool children showed aggression 1% of the time, while American preschool children showed aggression 29% of the time. - The release says the lower aggression rate in France reflects childcare that is natural and satisfies needs. - Goldman says the book encourages readers to view behavior through a more compassionate and informed lens. - The book ties early care and emotional safety to healthier families and communities. - The Goodreads rating is described in the release as the highest of any psychology book on the platform.

Between the lines: - The book is not just arguing for more empathy as a value; it is arguing for empathy as a public-health and social-policy strategy. - The core thesis shifts the debate from reacting to adult problems toward changing childhood environments that may shape those outcomes. - The release also positions Goldman’s work as a critique of U.S. culture, where resources have not translated into stronger happiness, unity, emotional health or trust.

What's next: - Readers can buy the book now in multiple formats on Amazon. - Goldman is directing readers to his website, ronaldgoldmanphd.com, for more information. - The release provides contact details for Ronald Goldman, PhD, at ronald.goldman1947@gmail.com and 617-524-5199.

The bottom line: - Goldman’s message is straightforward: if society wants fewer social and emotional problems later, it needs to start with better care and empathy at the beginning of life.