We all have our reasons to care for others as we do being cautious at who declares caring.
It seems the older we get, or even the more experiences we gain and witness even in youth, the more careful we become in who to show compassion for, and who to let care for us.
Being on all sides of that, I can confirm that it does take some life experiences to push through to learn that skill. New lessons will come during your time in class, too, because everyone loves a pop quiz.
No what, you will be surprised at who and what makes learning many of those lessons worth it. Just make sure to take your time and not rush, or cheat your way through it.
D.F.