Creating Memories

CHILDREN DEVELOP A SENSE 

OF EMPATHY VERY EARLY AND VIA PARENTS 

by Perri Klass, M.D.

Manila Bulletin 

The New York Times Internal Weekly

November 29, 2012 

Growing in an environment where empathy is always conveyed or showed, affects the values of a child. Since where and how we live are  important factors of growing, we must be sensitive in our actions. Child development is a complex thing, and a vital role in the growth of a child, which will be reflected when they grow up. On the other hand, environment is not solely responsible for a children's growth. There are children who grew in a chaotic and mischievous environment, yet still, become a good person. Meanwhile, others live in peaceful and loving neighborhood, but  has a not-so-good or worst character. This means a child's growth must always be accompanied by careful guidance. Well, I believe, teenagers or adults also still need guidance, despite how our society imposed that adults should be the "perfect beings" or the "know-it-all primates," they can still choose bad choices. Everyone still need guidance, or should I appropriately call advice all throughout their life.