As a humane education teacher through the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley, Lynn Hildebrand gives presentations to children from preschool age through sixth grade. Lynn Hildebrand believes that in teaching children to be kind to animals, adults can aid them in understanding their potential to help or harm. To cultivate empathy for animals in children, adults must first start by displaying kind behavior themselves. Parents with animals in their homes can model empathy daily by spending quality time with their pets and including children in that time. This approach allows the parents to show understanding, patience, and concern for the animals' needs while also giving children the opportunity to see that animals can return affection given to them. Parents can also model concern for non-pet animals. Doing so can be as easy as noticing when an insect or other very small animal has wandered inadvertently into the home and helping the animal back outside without causing harm. It is also important that parents not verbalize any malicious intent toward animals and that they keep toys, games, and media that portray violence to animals outside of the home.
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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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