Nabywanie kompetencji komunikacyjnych jako niezbędny element rozwoju człowieka w okresie dzieciństwa i adolescencji

Gaining communication competencies is a very important part of the development of young people. Such skills like emotional intelligence, empathy and assertiveness are in the scope of interest of catechists and catechetics. First, the authors of the article try to define communication competence. Then they point at emotional intelligence, empathy and assertiveness as essential elements in the process of education and upbringing of children and youth. Defining and elaborating on these skills showed their importance in the process of education. Numerous practical hints contained in the article may become an inspiration for parents and teachers to search new ways of educational activity.