Kindness and Its Impact

R.J. Palacio discusses kindness with children in Brooklyn, exploring what it means and how it can be shown. The children share personal experiences and emphasize the importance of treating everyone with kindness, regardless of differences. The conversation highlights the transformative power of kindness and its role in creating a better society. Palacio encourages the children to lead with kindness and thanks them for their insights.

What is a fundamental aspect of kindness according to the introduction?

• Ignoring people who are different

• Helping people only when asked

• Treating people the way they want to be treated

• Being kind only to friends

How can you make someone new feel welcome?

• Wait for them to make the first move

• Tell them to find their own friends

• Introduce yourself and invite them to join

• Ignore them until they approach you

What is an example of kindness shown by a parent?

• Taking a child to the park

• Letting a child stay up late

• Buying a child a new toy

• Allowing a child to use a big knife

What does 'glitter kindness' refer to?

• A type of kindness shown only to friends

• A magical way to make someone kind

• A type of craft activity

• A new fashion trend

Why is it important to be kind to everyone, even mean people?

• Because they don't deserve kindness

• Because they will always be mean

• Because kindness can change their behavior

• Because it makes you look good

What is the 'boomerang' effect of kindness?

• Kindness always returns to you

• Kindness is a one-time action

• Kindness is a waste of time

• Kindness is only for special occasions

How does being kind affect your own happiness?

• It makes you unhappy

• It makes you feel tired

• It has no effect

• It increases your happiness

What role are children encouraged to take in the future?

• To be followers

• To lead with kindness

• To focus only on themselves

• To ignore kindness

What is the main message for children regarding kindness?

• Children can lead the world with kindness

• Kindness is a sign of weakness

• Kindness is not important

• Kindness is only for adults

What is the ultimate goal of spreading kindness according to the video?

• To gain personal benefits

• To make everyone the same

• To show off to others

• To create a kinder world