Reference The Strait Times complete article here: Parents teach their kids compassion
The Straits Times: Parents teach their kids compassion
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Volunteering as a family can help children become more compassionate and engaged with others. Engagement with causes greater than the self help children develop a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives, which has myriad positive outcomes later in life. Learning the value of compassion helps young children build social skills and relationships as well as understand the consequences of negative actions.