Over the past few years, we have heard more and more about the damage and even life-threatening effects that bullying has had on our youth.  I think most of us experienced some form of bullying as a kid – but the difference today is the ability for bullying to reach much farther and in some situations more intensely via the Internet.  That is why programs like the Ashoka’s Start Empathy initiative are so important to help parents and educators teach children the importance of empathy.  I had a chance to speak to the organization about the program and what parents can do to help teach empathy.  Tell us about Start Empathy and what its…