We have all felt the heartbreak of having our children feel left out, broken and devastated by the subtle exclusion that can go on. Kids at school can be surrounded by lots of people and still be feeling deeply the effects of not fitting in, being left out, or not quite one of the crowd. We need a revolution in kindness to combat this quiet heart ache that is going on.
COVID 19 has found people isolating at home. For some this may be a great time of reconnection with family. For other kids it may be a time of deep disconnection from their friends and school mates. These are the times when we really need to teach our kids to be kind. Even though we may be apart there are so many ways to connect. A kind text message, an invitation to a zoom, hey we could even go old school and write someone a letter. It is so good to teach our children to look out and be kind to others.
Tony Fahkry writes in an article I found, “Kindness has many benefits including increased happiness and a healthy heart. It slows down the aging process and improves relationships and connections, which indirectly boosts your health.” We want our children to be happy and healthy – teach them to be kind.
Colossians 3:12 reads, “.”Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
We’ve heard the saying, “We are all in this together!”. Let’s be like this when it comes to kindness. Deciding to leave no-one out, to be kind to everyone who comes across our path.
Artwork: Adam Halsall
Written by: Mim Butler
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