Certainly early childhood, environmental, and early life events shape intelligence, as do genetic factors. But by a certain age in childhood, intellectual ability is rather established. Those who are going to be intellectually bright will stay intellectually bright throughout their lives, barring any unforeseen brain trauma. Those who are intellectually damaged will stay intellectually damaged. This is not the case with emotional intelligence.
Emotional intelligence is the result of learning that can occur throughout the life span.
Individuals who have intensive learning experiences often raise their emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is not a fixed point, but rather it is fluid, dynamic, and the result of emotional teaching. It is learned at the sleeve of those around us. As parents, we can teach our children the value of emotional intelligence. We can demonstrate ways to handle stress.