A humane education teacher with the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley, California, Lynn Hildebrand introduces children to the concept of animal rights and kind treatment. Through this process, Lynn Hildebrand teaches young people the power of their own actions and the importance of their individual choices. While humane education begins by helping children understand how and why to be kind to animals, it also serves a much broader purpose. Humane education requires children to think about how they act toward those in a vulnerable position, which in turn changes the way they look at other people. As they learn that their actions have the potential to help or harm, children develop empathy and internalize the value of gentle, peaceful choices. Multiple studies have demonstrated a connection between humane education and increased compassion, responsibility, and peaceful behavior in later life. Researchers have also found that humane education plays a key role in identifying potentially abusive behavior, as more than half of domestic abuse victims also report harm to their companion animals by the abuser. Humane education programs can help to identify those children who may be disposed to mistreat animals, an indicator that can prompt early intervention and help children cultivate compassion while still young.
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AuthorIn addition to her work with the HSSBV, Lynn Hildebrand maintains an active involvement with the First Congregational Church of Corona, California. As a member of the congregation for over 50 years, she has taught Sunday school, led the children’s choir, and served on the Christian Education and Mission Boards. Archives
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