Conclusion and some thoughts about learning to care. We often hear that we should use things and care for people. This is half-true. On the other hand, if they use beautiful objects and something of value is damaged, a teachable moment occurs. Grief is expressed and real values are learned.
Children learn about caring.
When children learn to care for things, caring becomes habitual. It is extended to people. Art and craft lessons can teach children to care for things as well as for those around them. For a classroom to have examples of finely crafted items fosters an attitude of caring. From the Gospels we have a beautiful example of caring for Christ when a woman broke the expensive perfume in Christ's honor.