Great Short Clip Explaining The Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy

How many times have kids confused empathy and sympathy. When you think about it, understanding the difference can be very important. If a child is a bully, they lack empathy. Then again, we never have sympathy for a bully either. What makes a bully? Should I have sympathy for a bully while having empathy for victim of bullying....Ohhh my, this gets confusing very quickly. It is important for parents to talk to kids about empathy and sympathy. The video below is a great guide for explaining the difference between the two. It may also help you as an adult understand the proper times to practice empathy and sympathy. (Note this is a guide for parents to teach, not kids to learn.)