Kindness Kids Speak Out

How can the message of kindness change the world?

"This message of kindness could change the world because if one person is kind it can spread just like the flu, but in a good way."~Crislyn

"This message can change the world by telling people that they have the power to do something - be kind."~Dylan and Alex

"Generally, kind people are always loved by everyone and kindness sort of warms your soul from the inside...you feel very beautiful when you're kind and I am sure that the person you are kind to also feels loved and cared for. I know of people who have changed lives by being kind." - Aruna

"When we are kind we can live peacefully and make the world a better place. "~Ms. Kanthimathy

"Kindness is a kind of value extended to one who is selfish and unkind. Be kind to all. Kindness surely will change beasts into angels. A rare virtue imbibed is lasting for ever." ~PGT Jayaraman

"The message of kindness will change you as a person because it will make you want to do something yourself and not just sit back and wait on someone else to do it for you."~Jesslyn

"This is a great message you're sending to people...kids mostly. most kids don't understand how to tolerate people and are mean about it."~Jessica

Kindness Kids Challenge

"Finally, the house next door would have new neighbors", thought Joey as he looked at the moving van in the driveway. Soon a car pulled up and the new family jumped out. They had kids. Joey was excited, but what were they wearing? The family did not dress like his family. They looked very different. His Mom told him they were from another country.

The next day Joey, his Mom, and some friends walked outside on their way to the store. "Hello " someone said with difficulty. They did not sound like Joey and his friends. "Hi", said Joey. The new family was on their way to the store, too . He could tell they were nervous. "Come", motioned Joey's Mom. "I can help". Joey knew it would take a little work to get to know each other, but he thought it would be worth the effort to have a new friend.

Celebrate the differences in others.

Kindness Kids Tips

1. Speak up if someone makes fun of a person of a different race or culture.
2. Find out more about your own culture.
3. Help a friend of another culture cook a meal or help celebrate one of their holidays.
4. Do not post messages on the Internet or send emails that make fun of other people.
5. Look past the cultural differences of a person and find something you have in common.
6. React with kindness if someone says something unkind about your culture.