How To Raise A Compassionate Child

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 Our world has gone through many changes which has allowed newer generations to be provided for in more ways than older generations were. This has created a materialistic group of people with a ‘me’ mindset. However, compassion is still a must needed trait in a person which is why it is important parents do their best to nurture their child into this habit. Of course, the first step to teaching a child anything is by setting the example yourself. Then, integrating it into everyday life will be the next step. It is important to teach children from a young age so they are able to make it a lifelong habit that can be used at home and with friends and teachers alike. Here is some advice on how to raise a compassionate child.

Being compassionate consists of many different traits. Being kind is one of them. Teach your child how to be kind to all around them. Even when they face a person who is unkind, insensitive and rude, approaching them with kindness will go a long way when moulding your child's character. Encourage them to be kind in their speech as well as their acts. Learning how to avoid and ignore rude behaviour and language will become a lifelong skill. 

Show them how to be respectful. This could be the way they talk to their teachers or address their elders in their family. Let them learn how to treat everyone with respect and equality. This also includes being able to listen well to others and attempting to understand other points of views.

Helpfulness goes a long way when it comes to being compassionate. Begin by including them in household chores and assisting elderly with errands. This will show your child that others are also in need of assistance that being helpful is one of the greatest traits to have. 

At the end of the day, they key is to raise someone who is a light in others eyes. This starts and ends with compassion.

Michelle