I found something on FB over the weekend which was a nice lead in to “back to school this week”. I don’t know who posted this or tagged it. This is not mine, I am not taking credit for this. But, I want to share this with you: “It’s important to be KIND”:
“Back to school is here. Sit with your child for 5 minutes tonight, and explain that there’s never a reason to make fun of someone for their height, their weight, their skin tone, their home life, or the things they enjoy.
Explain there’s nothing wrong with wearing the same shoes every day. Explain to them that a used backpack carries the same dreams as a new one. Teach them not to exclude anyone for ‘being different’.
Explain to them – that teasing hurts, and that school is for going to LEARN, not to compete or spread negativity.
Remind them, some kids don’t go home to loving families – so it’s important to be kind”.
