The Bug Battle: Parenting and the Politics of Compassion As social issues become increasingly polarized, parents are grappling with how to teach their children empathy and compassion.
A recent letter to Slate's Care and Feeding column highlights the tension between teaching respect for all living things and navigating adult perspectives.
Totally Bugging, a parent concerned about their 5 year old daughter being influenced by her teacher's aversion to creepy crawlies, is trying to instill in her child the value of compassion.