Kindness Kids Speak Out

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We, the Kindness Kids, posted message boards, brainstorms, votes, and sent messages to get other kids' and teachers' opinions about kindness on Think.com. We started a blog and posted our writing. We tried to post something at least once a month. Most of the comments were positive and helped us to know what kids and a few adults think about our topic.

How do you feel when you are not kind?

(Unedited from Think.com)

"When I'm not kind I feel weird and sad inside because I don't like being unkind. Being unkind is not my idea of fun. Some people think that being unkind is cool, but it isn't."~Lauren

"When I'm not kind, I feel frustrated because I know I shouldn't act that way"~Gregary

"When I am not kind I feel not like me. I am not myself when I am not kind." ~Katie

"When I am not kind, it hurts me and the other person."~Nicholas

What have you learned about kindness? (from the Kindness is Contagious project, written on the Kindness Kids' blog-Unedited)

"Being kind is a very important thing. And it is always right to do. ~Aubrey

"I thought it was good practis for the last four weeks and I THINK all of us had fun.~Kelsie

"I learned that by giving someone a good comment about them, you can make you and the person you said it to feel good."~Anonymous

"I learned that if you are kind, better things happen to you."~Drew

I learned that being kind makes you a stronger and better person".~Mikaela

"I think I could be the kindest person in the school".~Gregary

"Hi, I'm Joshua. I'm glad you sent out this site. Because of you, I know how to be nicer and kinder. ~Joshua

Comments from "What about Bullies?"

(Unedited from Kindness Kids' blog)

"Nobody ever bullies me and I never bullied anybody. Most of the people I know are real, real, real nice. I like being nice to other people. I respect people when they respect me."~Anonymous

"If a bully walked up to you and said something bad to you, what will you do? I will go tell on him and the teacher will do something about it."~Chase

"I've never been bullied before, but I know that most of the time they bully because they have problems at home. People have always told me that when you find a bully alone with no one around, go talk to them and see if they want to be your friend. That might make a big difference."~Shayna

"I have never been bullied before. But, I know that a bully will get stronger if you do not stand up for yourself. If you get bullied tell your teacher or principal."~Faith

"Trust me, kid. I always go bullied all the way from headstart to high school and trust me it will never stop."~Brad

"I have been punched or kicked by a bully before. But it was words that hurt me. They called me mean hurtful words, but they got in trouble because I could not take it anymore."~Anonymous

"I have learned that when a bully bullies, it's to make them feel better because they probably get bullied by bigger kids. I know this because I was bullied once."~Hannah

"I believe that this article is true & that no one person needs to bully because that can cause serious trouble."~Anonymous

"No, I have not got bullied before, but if I did i would stick up for my self. i would fight back."~Lawley

"I have been bullied by some one at my church! I was so surprise that it was at church! The kids ended up getting in trouble (trouble with GOD!!)~Emily

"I have never had bullying problems because people know not to mess with me. The closest to a bully I know is my brother."~Mikaela

"I learned that if you are re a bully you won't have any friends."~Anonymous

"I believe in what you say because bullying is the worst thing that can happen to a person. it can also cause some people to get hurt or die."~Cira

"I think that when people show random kindness it helps because it makes other people see that when you pick on other people you're hurting yourself. This person you pick on could be a great friend."~Hannah

"I wish people wouldn't bully. It would make a big difference because no body would make fun of me like bush and kp do. Nobody else would take away my things.~K.L.

Kindness in the Community

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(Unedited from Kindness Kids' blog)

"I think that being kind and nice to the people in your community is good because one day you might need someone in your community and if you haven't been nice to them they aint going to be there for you."~Kimmie

"Kindness in the community is very important. Everyone should try to get along with the people in their community so remember, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."~Brianna

"I like how this blog silences the opinions of people who conflict with others."~practicewhatchapreach

"Yes, I think it is important to get along with each other and help your neighbors. Then we will have a better community."~Mrs. Adams' 5th/6th Grade Class

"I think that if you show kindness people will show it back. when you don't show kindness no one will show it back.when you show kindness in your community it helps everyone."~H.P.

"I think we should learn to be more kind to our friends and family. We should love and care.~ from Magean

"I think your thing about the community is great, because it tell's you who [how] you can do to have a good community. It also tell's you who [how] to be a good neighbor.~M.K.

If we lived in a world were nobody fought or stole from anyone that there would be alot less murders and deaths...And by the way this is my favorite!!!!:):):):) ~Kara

"I believe that if everyone would show kindness the world wouldn't have so much chaos, and that's what you described in this blog."~Meyers

It is true that you should be nice to everyone and they'll be nice to you.~COLBY

A Kinder World (Unedited comments from blog)

"Tolerance is a way to show kindness I think Tolerance means being
nice." ~Matti

"Tolerance is something that should be modeled by parents, but often it is not. And, even if it is modeled, do you think our culture--and the influence of media--encourages being tolerant? I believe you can show more adults how to live by modeling your tolerant and peaceful means of living. Kudos to each of you for contributing your voice (and hopefully your practice) to growing a more peaceful and respectful world!" ~L. Deisley

"I am so affirmed as an educator and as an adult by your blog. It is really important that tolerance and kindness be part of our actions towards one another and not just towards the people who look and act like we do. Good for you for posting this item and carrying this message forward." ~P. Livingston

"What a great message you are sending out to the world! I also believe "you get what you give"..in everything! So, if you are kind to others, they will be kind to you and I always try to help people, because so many people come back and help me!
MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!" C. Lane