Sensitivity training isn't just for adults. It has to begin in childhood. It's essential that parents teach awareness--especially of social justice issues like poverty--early and often. When teaching compassion and empathy, here are things to keep in mind. Thanksgiving is a perfect time to explore ways to develop empathy in kids. There are many ways to encourage sharing and practice volunteerism. Helping at a food bank or homeless shelter is a great way to develop awareness. Read on Kids and social justice: How parents should teach awareness, develop empathyKids and social justice: How parents should teach awareness, develop empathy
Sensitivity training isn't just for adults. It has to begin in childhood. It's essential that parents teach awareness--especially of social justice issues like poverty--early and often. When teaching compassion and empathy, here are things to keep in mind. Thanksgiving is a perfect time to explore ways to develop empathy in kids. There are many ways to encourage sharing and practice volunteerism. Helping at a food bank or homeless shelter is a great way to develop awareness. Read on Kids and social justice: How parents should teach awareness, develop empathy
