It is true. Unfortunately we live in a world that promotes selfish behavior and the pursuit of personal satisfaction as a priority over others. Qualities such as compassion, kindness, mercy are considered outdated for many people. However, empathy is a very necessary quality that allows us to put ourselves in the other person's place. In this way we are sure to be less harsh in judging them.
As a believer, I have found in the Scriptures answers to questions like the one you are asking yourself, as well as advice that helps me to be different from what is so common in the world. For example, to be more interested in the welfare of others than in my own, to see that there is more happiness in giving than in receiving, to know that with the yardstick I measure I will be average, as well as to understand that no matter how much we use empathy there are many things and details that we will not know and that prevents us from making a completely fair judgment.
Fortunately the judgment that really matters is God's and he sees beyond what anyone can see, which is the heart and knows every detail of everyone. It is very nice that you care about being better in order to be an excellent example for your daughter. We can't change others but we can change ourselves and instill in our children principles and values that make a difference in this corrupt world.
Excellent post!!!