Raising children is no easy task, and the rise of technology hasn't made it any easier. Parents want the best for their children, and it's important to prepare them to live independently as adults. In this digital age, everyone is developing their own parenting techniques, but focusing too much on styles can distract from core parenting principles. Harvard researchers studied the core principles of parenting and say a lot of it comes down to teaching kids kindness and empathy. Here are six key principles they believe are crucial for raising kids: