You’re in a group chat with friends. Someone shares a photo of Maya from school and writes something mean. Others add laughing emojis. No one says it’s wrong.
What do you do?
You reply, “That’s not cool. We shouldn’t make fun of people.” The chat goes quiet. One friend texts you privately: “Thanks for saying that.”
You show the message to your older sibling. They help you talk to a parent. The adult thanks you for telling them and promises to handle it.
You don’t say anything. The jokes keep going. Later, you see Maya sitting alone.
You message Maya: “Hey, I saw that. I’m really sorry. That wasn’t okay.” She replies, “Thanks for checking in. It hurt, but I’m glad you said something.”
You leave the chat and feel nervous… but proud. One friend texts you: “Maybe I’ll leave too.”
You walk up to Maya at recess. “Hey, you okay?” She shrugs. “I saw the chat.” You feel a lump in your throat.
You say, “I should’ve said something. I’m sorry.” Maya nods. “Thanks. That means a lot.”
You stayed silent. Now you wonder if Maya thinks no one cares. What might happen if even one person speaks up?
Sometimes stopping something takes courage. You didn’t just watch—you acted.
Kindness doesn’t always need words. But actions matter. You made someone feel seen.
You stood up, spoke out, and helped someone feel included. That’s real bravery.
🏅 You’ve earned the Kindness Hero badge!
You watched but stayed quiet. Now you know—even one voice can change the story.
You spoke up and trusted an adult. That choice might help more than you know.
You showed quiet strength. Being a friend matters—and Maya will remember that.