Parents with
school-age children will be familiar with Red Ribbon Week, where schools have
students dress in crazy themes each day as part of anti-drug campaigns. This
year, my daughter’s middle school is doing something different – The Great
Kindness Challenge.
The information
touts more than 2 million students in over 5,000 schools nationwide. The goal
is “one week devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible.”
While the intent
is a good one, what my daughter hears is: I don’t have to wear my uniform!
Here are the
themed days:
Monday – Team Up
for Kindness (favorite team or sports clothing)
Tuesday – I Love
Kindness (wear something purple)
Wednesday –
Dream of Kindness (favorite pajamas)
Thursday – Crazy
for Kindness (crazy hair and socks)
Friday – Peace,
Love and Kindness (Tie-Dye, Peace clothing)
As a rule, being
kind is something I strive to do. Why be mean? I try to help others, especially
via teaching to help them reach their goals. A week dedicated kindness? Sure …
Where’s my purple shirt? Oh, my daughter borrowed it.
For more
information on The Great Kindness Challenge, http://www.greatkindnesschallenge.org
Twitter: @KidsforPeace
Until next time,
Louisa Bacio
I love this! How can we make this an adult challenge??? Hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteMajor ((hugs)) back! I'd say being conscious of it to start!
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