One of the most important values we can teach our children is the value of empathy towards others. Some kids have a natural tendency to feel this emotion,others need alittle help to bring it out. It is so important to learn this, for it contributes to better communication between people and probably cuts down on conflict between people. This is because if you can better put yourself into someone else's place you might not be so quick to criticize. We have to understand our own emotions quite well before we can understand how others feel. i always try to point things out to my kids how they can be more empathetic. For example, the other day my son came home and told me his friend was upset that he was not picked to be a safety patrol. My son had just finished being one and was glad it was over. I asked him what if anything did he tell this boy who was upset?
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