Have you ever had a friend who wasn’t very nice to you? Sometimes this is called a ‘frenemy’--a friend who kind of acts like an enemy. They aren’t actually real friends, because they seem to enjoy hurting our feelings, or sometimes even hurting us physically.
Our true friends are kind to us and respect us. It’s hard sometimes, but we need to recognize our true friendships as ones which are healthy and built on kindness.
We can also be a friend to others who need a friend and don’t seem to have one. When someone is being teased or bullied, this is an especially good time for us to be their friend, by spending time with them, or by encouraging our friends to spend time with them and be kind to them, or even to tell a trusted adult about the person who is being hurt. It’s not tattling to stop someone from being hurt.
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