Make children think things like: "How would that make you feel?" It is one of the most powerful habits we can instill in our children. You cannot be a compassionate person unless you have an active imagination, you have to be able to put yourself in someone else's shoes.
Pretend play is a great way for young children to practice empathy. You could say to your child, “Your doll fell off and hit its head! What do you think we should do for her? As your children grow, you can ask them to imagine more complicated real-life scenarios as you find them.
The differences should be pointed out to the children without judging them so that they can form their own opinions. You can offer all kinds of similar opportunities for reflection: Imagine being a kitten that was trapped in a tree and couldn't get down. "Imagine how difficult it must be to get on the bus in a wheelchair, and how grateful you would be if a clever engineer invented the lift to make it possible!"
Over time, this type of thinking becomes automatic, and so does a child's response. When you see a child who forgot their lunch, they know they are hungry and you offer to share yours. Reading a book together is another easy way to connect with your child and experience someone else's life. person who could be very different from yours.
When we read, we imagine with our heart and soul and not just with our brain. Characters in a book often share their feelings in an even deeper way than they would if they were sitting across from you. Therefore, it is important that parents inspire the imagination of their children so that empathy is reinforced.