Kindness Kids Speak Out

What wise advice can you give about friendship?

"I think you should be kind to your friends because if you don't have them, you are going to be in big trouble later." ~ Lauren

"A friend with good qualities is loyal, kind, nice, helpful, fun, and cheerful." -~Curtis

"A friend respects you. They support you." ~Nakyia

"Friendship is the best thing to wish for." ~ Justin

"If something is bothering you, tell a friend. You can always depend on a good friend." ~ Trace

"Don't judge a friend by how they look. It's how they act that matters." ~ Chelsea

"Think before you speak because words can hurt." ~ Danielle

"A friendship can last forever when there is loyalty, honesty, and kindness." ~ Micki

Kindness Kids Challenge

Jai sat on the steps and watched the other kids play basketball. He was never included in their games. He had no friends. He wore ragged, dirty clothes, and many of his meals came from garbage cans. You see, Jai was homeless.

Then, one day a new boy came to the park. The children laughed and patted him on the back with each great shot. Jai heard someone call, "Hey, come and play with us!" Surely, the boy wasn't calling him. The boy walked over to Jai, "Hey, come and play with us! You can be on my team."

54 % of kids we surveyed in the United States think the best way to show kindness is to be a friend to someone no one else likes.

1. Be considerate.
2. Listen more, speak less, smile often.
3. Try to picture yourself in someone else's place.
4. Do something nice without being asked.
5. Encourage your friends at all times.