Kindness, empathy, helpful, and compassionate are few qualities which we all want to see in our children. You can’t teach your kids to be kind or empathetic but you can show them by example. Be a role model and children always learn better by watching. Our world actually needs kindness and love. It is our duty as parents to teach next generation all these and be role models for them. I amsharing how ot raise empathetic kids.
- Help others and get your kids involved in everything you do.
- Try not to shout or talk badly with other people especially in front of your kids.
- Be considerate of other people.
- Do not judge others on the basis of looks, race, religion or community.
- Teach them to be generous and kind to others by helping the needy.
I also feel that parents should not get involved in kids fights. Kids forget easily and become friends again. As much as I want to get involved, I avoid it. I feel kids need to work it out on their own. But Of course, if it gets too far, then we can talk to the parents. Fights do happen but sometimes it’s good to let go of some friends, others are worth fighting for.
I wrote about Kindness in my #AtoZchallenge post here. Please read to know more about teaching kindness and empathy to kids.
Now you share with us – How do you teach your children empathy and kindness? Also, if you have any tips on how ot raise empathetic kids.
Last week’s winners are – Once again Geethica for #Atozchallenge
And Ramya for writing on the prompt Read her post here
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April 24, 2017 at 7:06 pm
A very important qualitiy in people which helps them acheive greatness is kindness.People rarely forget how you make them feel.Children definitely learn by seeing .Loved the wisdom!
April 24, 2017 at 8:48 pm
Thanks Amrita 🙂
April 26, 2017 at 3:01 pm
Kindness costs nothing. But it gains many hearts. I agree with your insights, Deepa !!!
April 26, 2017 at 4:34 pm
Thanks Vasantha
April 28, 2017 at 9:28 am
So true, unless we as mothers adapt and follow these basic guidelines of being gentle kind compassionate we can’t teach out kids to be one.
More power to you Deepa… loved your write up.
April 28, 2017 at 12:28 pm
Thanks a lot Dipika 🙂
April 28, 2017 at 9:16 pm
This is so true. We can not teach by only words but also through actions that leaves a lasting impressions.
April 28, 2017 at 9:50 pm
Thanks Geethica 🙂
April 29, 2017 at 6:55 pm
Read your post for A to Z and its the perfect example of being kind, how you and your hubby helped the maid in distress. Often we need to lead by example than preach which you did so well. Loved writing for this prompt
April 29, 2017 at 7:40 pm
Thanks Akshata 🙂