How to Teach a Child Compassion
Learning about compassion and sympathy early in life builds ethical character, reduces violence and cultivates a sense of confidence in children. In today's violent world, parents have the moral obligation to educate their children about compassion. Teaching them to take responsibility for their own actions and to have respect for fellow human beings aids them not only to co-exist but also to help the less fortunate and advance our community.
Instructions
Teach them compassion by being an example. Children learn a lot by role-playing those in their house and school. Include them in little chores around the house like taking care of the pets or building a birdhouse. Consider your child's interest and choose projects that match them. Involve your child in animal care programs in nearby shelters. Encouraging the spirit of mercy to animals is the foundation for kindness toward the greater humanity. Demonstrate the positive outcome of loyalty and love between people and pets to your child. Encourage them to donate their old toys and clothes to humane societies. Remember to explain to them about the diversities in the society and the necessity for everyone to participate to make it a better world. Humane education through volunteering bolsters positive mindset and behavior. Engage your child in making crafts and cards and deliver them to nearby nursing homes, children's hospitals, assisted living facilities and homeless shelters. Teach them to write letters to other children overseas through charity organizations. Read to them from books and articles about developing countries. Explain to them about the cultural and living differences in other parts of the world. Choose a particular country and teach your child to pray for its poverty. Teach your children to be responsible toward the environment. Sign up the family for a cleanup day at the park and talk to them about recycling, mother earth, conserving energy and protecting endangered species.