Kindness is contagious and these videos can help kids catch the altruism bug

Key Takeaways:UCLA researchers creatd a  video playlist that aims to get kids to spread kindness.The videos are based on Bedari Kindness Institute research that shows kindness is contagious.Some UCLA researchers think a simple, two-word message can help kids knock bullying off its feet: Be kind. The Center for Scholars& Storytellers, the Bedari Kindness Institute and the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television are partnering with YouTube Kids ona series of videos that promote kind, caring behavior in everyday situations. The series is part of YouTube Kids anti-bullying programming scheduled for October, which is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month.“We think kindness is the best antidote to bullying, and we believe that kindness is contagious,” said Daniel Fessler, director of theBedari Kindness Institute and associate professor of anthropology. “The collection, which is hosted by actress Tabitha Brown, is anchored by two short animated films showing people doing good things, such as helping a stranger. These are followed by selfie videos from kids who describe witnessing someone engaging in an act of kindness, or acting kindly themselves . We hope to motivate viewers to also behave kindly.”The videos are based on Bedari Kindness Institute research that shows people often feel motivated to help others after watching a video of someone else behaving altruistically. The uplifting feeling people experience when witnessing the morally praiseworthy actions...
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