Now decide which main idea is supported by all the examples. (1) Michael tried to give Paul his teddy bear. (2) Jenny looked worried and stroked another child’s hair. (3) One baby tried to wipe his eyes when he wasn’t crying. (4) If one baby hurts his finger, another baby puts her fingers in her mouth. (There is only ONE correct choice.)
A.
Empathy and sympathy are not the same thing.
B.
Children need to have a teddy bear or security blanket at all times.
C.
Small children seem to feel other children’s pain and discomfort.
D.
Parents can be trained to become efficient observers of their children.
E.
Girls tend to be more empathic than boys.
F.
Children can be encouraged by parents to be more empathic.