Kindness is Contagious: Creating a Culture of Empathy in Schools
The early childhood and school years are the most important stages in a child’s life. The lessons they learn during these years shape their personality, emotional temperament, and ability to form relationships. Among these lessons, kindness is the most important. To put it another way, when we discuss kindness, we are not merely referring to being polite. Kindness encompasses concern, thoughtfulness, and the desire to help others. Children who learn to practice kindness not only form better friendships but also perform better academically, exhibit increased emotional intelligence and develop better problem-solving skills. Top 5 Reasons Why Kindness Should Be Nurtured in School Development of Social Skills When children are kind to one another, they are more likely to have positive experiences with their peers. When they share a pencil with a friend, help a peer with an assignment or get a classmate to play, they are clearly modelling kindness and empathy. For...