In a world where violence and cruelty seem to be common and almost acceptable, many parents wonder what they can do to help their children to become kinder and gentler—to develop a sense of caring and compassion for others. Raising kids who care isn’t a solution to violence by itself, but it’s reasonable to worry that being exposed to a lot of violence—whether it’s on television or on the streets—could make your children hard and uncaring.
Parents, of course, can’t completely control all the things that affect their children’s lives. After all, children spend a lot of time out in the “real world,” which can often be harsh, uncaring or just plain unhappy.
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