 The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on adolescent empathy and pro-social attributes. Students' empathy levels decreased significantly from pre-pandemic levels, while their pro-social attributes also declined. These findings suggest that special attention should be paid to these two interrelated factors when dealing with any social crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as they are important for adolescents' physical, mental, and social development. This article was offered by Shuichi Anya, Iren He, Bayeru Lua, and others.