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Babies Teach Students the Importance of Good Behavior

As part of a program called Roots of Empathy, educators in five Washington, D.C., classrooms are using visits from babies to teach elementary school students about the importance of empathy, patience and self-control.

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As part of a program called Roots of Empathy, educators in five Washington, D.C., classrooms are using visits from babies to teach elementary school students about the importance of empathy, patience and self-control. Researchers suggest that students who participate in the program have shown a marked decrease in bullying behaviors and improvement in the areas of sharing and cooperation. (The Washington Post)

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