Understanding Love and Compassion

What is the best definition of love?

• Ignoring others when they’re upset

• A strong feeling of care or affection

• Helping people only when asked

• Being kind to animals only

Which of the following shows compassion?

• Laughing when someone falls

• Ignoring a friend in pain

• Helping a classmate carry books

• Walking away from a crying child

Empathy is the ability to:

• Fix someone’s problems

• Feel sorry for someone

• Understand and share another person’s feelings

• Be sad when you’re alone

How is empathy different from compassion?

• Empathy always includes action

• Compassion doesn’t require feelings

• Empathy is understanding, compassion is wanting to help

• They mean the same thing

Which quality helps build stronger friendships?

• Selfishness

• Empathy

• Rudeness

• Anger

Which is NOT a way to show love?

• Spending time with others

• Saying kind words

• Ignoring someone’s feelings

• Giving a small gift

What does a compassionate person usually do?

• Talks loudly all the time

• Competes with everyone

• Helps others in need

• Keeps feelings to themselves

Which action shows empathy in school?

• Laughing at a shy student

• Listening to a friend who is worried

• Ignoring group members

• Refusing to share notes

In a family, showing compassion can include:

• Complaining about chores

• Arguing with siblings

• Helping your parents without being asked

• Refusing to eat meals with family

Who is an example of someone known for compassion?

• A movie actor

• A famous gamer

• Mother Teresa

• A fashion designer