Empathy - Connecting with Kids Empathy Kids today live in an increasingly violent and cruel world. In television news reports and on the street, they see people in need. Yet more and more kids don't seem to care. A recent study showed that 33 percent of kids asked said they know they should help others who are suffering, but don't.
Experts say it's up to parents to teach kids to be more caring.
It's so important for them to see their parents acting kindly. Sixteen year old David Ziskind spends one day a week as a hospital volunteer. He was inspired by his mother. She brought him along with her to volunteer for a Special Olympics event when he was just seven years old. If volunteering will help them do their best, I'm gonna volunteer, do what I can.