A good part of dismissing the suffering of others is proximity. How easy it is to ignore people at a distance.

There is also certainly more concern for people who look like us and have similar ways of living. It's hard to understand because in truth all humans have great and equal value. Perhaps it is some tribal instinct that was never extinguished. Usually, it is taught.

I wouldn't deny the idea that some people are viewed as "more human" than others. 100% this is a despicable and false way of thinking. All people bleed the same blood. All starving people suffer. All injured hurt. All babies and children are innocent and need protection. ALL the SAME.

Teach your children to value all human life equally.