They say if you really want to understand another person, what you need to do is to walk a mile in their shoes. You will then feel intimately how they walk, where their shoes rub, how they feel, whether are literally down at heel. For a short while, you become them.
Alternatively, you could try being a parent at the end of the telephone line. It can be a sobering experience.
'Wait a minute. I'm on the phone.' (to child)
'Hello. Is that Bonny Babies Nursery?'
'Yes. Can I help you? (reluctantly)
'Can I speak to the nursery manager please?'
(Pause) 'She's not here.
'Ah, I see. When will she be back?'
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