Explanation
It is vital that we encourage children to have compassion and empathy for animals because cruelty can only be prevented when we respect the rights of all species, races, and genders. Animals have a powerful impact on children’s emotional intelligence. They can be compassionate friends with whom we learn to show and receive love. Even though we don’t have a common language to talk to animals, the idea of having conversations with them will fascinate your children.
Guidance
If you have a pet, a conversation about your furry friend could be a good way to open a dialogue between you and your child. If not, you can ask what he or she wants to know more about the animals. You can encourage your child to think about possible questions to ask and what the animals would say if they could talk. This will help your child see the world from an animal’s point of view and learn how to empathise.
