I think you are confusing pity with empathy. It's normal to feel empathy towards others, but maybe not so normal for kids and teens because their brains are not fully developed yet and they don't know what the "real world" is like yet. I think you're ahead of the game in that respect. Too bad you couldn't inspire your ignorant friends to show a little empathy for others too.
I feel actually guilty when I see obese people...
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I think you are confusing pity with empathy. It's normal to feel empathy towards others, but maybe not so normal for kids and teens because their brains are not fully developed yet and they don't know what the "real world" is like yet. I think you're ahead of the game in that respect. Too bad you couldn't inspire your ignorant friends to show a little empathy for others too.