Teaching Love through Understanding History Teaching Kids about the Holocaust The purpose of this play is not to scare children but to teach them to love those who are different from them and to enjoy the gifts and bounty of our beautiful earth. Key points Hate can hurtmentally and physically. Do not judge others until you have walked in their shoes. Forgive each other. Have hope and compassion for human beings. The beauty of the world is for all to enjoy. Let's take care of it.