Child: Sadness

India Rakusen examines why humans cry, what tears mean and why people should question the ability to read the mind in the face. Taking a look at the science and psychology behind crying, from infancy through adulthood, and how tears connect to empathy and emotional development, experts explain how crying signals helplessness, invites support, and shapes social bonds. Plus, how culture, gender and upbringing influence how people express and understand emotions