Family Follow-Up

Today’s social skills centered on defining perspective and empathy.

Perspective- A person’s way of looking at things, their opinions, their point of view.

Empathy- Ability to identify, understand and respond thoughtfully to the feelings and perspectives of others.

As a demonstration of how we have different perspectives, two teens sat on opposite sides of a globe and described what they saw. Obviously, what they saw was quite different. We also identified and discussed how each others’ perspectives are the same and different.

Tonight’s activity: Ask your teen to tell you about their perspective on their service learning contributions in the park.

Sample questions: What contributions (jobs, projects) have you made to the park? Why do you think it’s important to have completed these projects?

Step beyond-Others’ perspectives: How do you think people who use the park feel about your contributions?