Do you think compassion can be taught?

[Nikki1989]

[Friendlybro79]

Yes it can and the younger you learn, like most things in life, the better you will be to understand.

Doesn't mean everyone can learn but I believe most can. The few exceptions might be sociopaths that literally can't. I don't mean that as a dig just honest.

[NathanDavis]

shown, and appreciated, yes... experienced

but "taught and known" not exactly, no...

[Simslover92]

I think it can definitely be taught, but it is more of an innate trait to have. Not saying you can't grow to have compassion, but it's usually there from a young age in my opinion.

[Abbycado]

I think so. You can teach someone what the meaning of it is and lead by example.

The question of whether it sticks or not…

[Abbycado]

Ty for mho!

[Bricealan]

@Nikki1989 Nikki, perhaps not TAUGHT, but maybe LEARNED, through a series of life experiences.

[MrChinaski]

Definitely. Decent parenting is pretty crucial. But even reading literature tends to increase empathy.

[Agape93]

Nope. I can demonstrate compassionate behavior, but that actually compassion is usually not there

[Xawyx-2]

Maybe it's possible to teach someone the definition, but you can't be sure if they are really going to practice compassion or not.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Yes i can definitely be taught but only through life experiences

[AngryCarl3]

Yes, I do.

That is all.

[Nikki1989]

Thank You.

[_Jenny_]

@Nikki1989 Nope, just tell them what it is

[Paige2006]

Yes I do