A recipe for a compassionate child !!!

If you are interested in the recipe and want to cook-up a compassionate child then pay close attention to the daily doses :o)

"But with so much hatred and turmoil in the world today, it seems more important than ever to raise kids who can understand and be kind to other people. Teaching this doesn't mean lectures or visits to soup kitchens. It's part of day-to-day life: how you answer your child's questions, how you solve conflict at the park, how you nudge his or her growing capacity to understand and think about other people. Temperament of course plays a role -- some kids are naturally more tuned in to other people's feelings and difficulties, while others are a bit oblivious. Either way, you have influence in fostering your child's ability to empathize. Age by age, here's how to do so in small, daily doses:" >>

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/parenting/01/02/par.compassion/index.html