"My son is 7yrs old. He has been a highly sensitive child (HSC) since birth. He had medical issues every year til 5yrs of age, now we are dealing with allergies and asthma. Does this contribute to being HSC? He also helps kids that may cry, feeling empathy for them..he can cry at the drop of a hat. I always thought he must be a mama boy and tried to toughen him up so to speak. And not in a mean manner. I tried to praise his accomplishments..He has had so many major life anxieties through family events happening over the years. Does this also contribute to HSC? I try to encourage him, by playing games  to build self-confidence. I congratulate him in progress he makes and tell him I am happy for him and all he does. He is smart.Very artistic,very polite, loves to laugh and have fun. I want him to try baseball this summer since last summer he nearly cried every game or practice. I just want him to have fun and be with other kids...he has come along way in the past 2 years,but being he is going into 2nd grade I don't want this to hinder him in anyway.Will they get past this?"

Asked by Elisa in commenting on the article, "Raising a Sensitive Child": http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Raisi...