Share your tips for raising a kind child with the new Wonder film: chance to win £300 NOW CLOSED

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The team behind the new Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay movie, Wonder, would love to hear your top tips for raising a kind child. The film really showcases how - as one MNer who has seen the film - says “a little bit more kindness in the world would be no bad thing”. Another Mumsnetter who saw a preview screening said “the issues raised are really important for all of us to [be] reminded of. Standing up to things that are wrong (even when it makes us unpopular), and always being kind - how many of us always live up to that?” here

Here's the synopsis: “starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay and based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to find their compassion and acceptance, Auggie's extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.”

Wonder is rated PG & open NOW

Watch the trailer here:

So how do you encourage your child to be kind to others? Please share your top tips and experiences of kindness from your child...has your child received a reward for kindness, have they gone out of the their way to show kindness to other children or have they had a period of not being kind but have come through it and learnt how important kindness is.

Add your comment to this thread and you will be entered into a prize draw where one winner will get a £300 voucher for the store of choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck
MNHQ

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WONDER stars ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER JULIA ROBERTS (Eat Pray Love), ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINEE OWEN WILSON (Midnight in Paris), JACOB TREMBLAY (Room), MANDY PATINKIN (‘Homeland’)and IZABELA VIDOVIC (Homefront). Directed by STEPHEN CHBOSKY (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) the screenplay is written by STEPHEN CHBOSKY (Beauty and the Beast) and STEVEN CONRAD (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) and JACK THORNE (‘This is England ’90’) based on the New York Times bestseller WONDER by R.J PALACIO

like with most other aspects of parenting I believe it's a case of leading by example, if i'm a completely horrible person to others how on earth could I expect my children not to be?!
i've always told them not to say or do anything to anyone that they wouldn't like themselves.

There's a toy donation service here so from a young age i had the little one take a toy he was no longer using to donate it and made him know it goes to children who are not well or don't have their own toys. It makes him cherish what he has and also see the benefits of giving.

We were in Tesco and he saw a little boy crying. He went over and handed him the train that he had took with him that day to cheer the boy up.

I try to praise kindness all the time, make sure it is noticed and talked about especially how it makes us feel when we are kind.

leading by example :)

always praise good behaviour and inform them of bad behaviour

Our DD, when at nursery, they were taught to have 'kind hands', which meant no hitting or slapping, punching, and they learnt the two C's Cooperation and Consideration, towards others. It was quite simple for her to remember, and if we see others behaving badly, I say to her that isn't how to behave.

It is up to us as parents to make sure our kids are kind and the reasons why.

I believe that kindness is a learned behaviour and so it is important to me to lead by example. Teaching children to share, not say unkind words to one another and to look out for someone who may be shy or upset starts at a very early age. As well as encouraging this type of behaviour, it is important to recognise it and praise children when they are kind.

Praise kind behaviour and explain why it's important to be kind also talking about what other people might feel if you unkind to them.

we insist on manners, we reward good behaviour we like pleases and thank yous in our house

I think the best way to teach children to be kind is to always be kind yourself - they learn by example. And of course praise kind behaviour.

Thanks for all the comments - winner of the £300 voucher is peronel

I agree community projects , kids repeat what they are taught. Teach compassion, Go without so someone can have something instead. Give food to homeless, stop and talk to them . Work towards a kinder world by considering why hate filled people are that way.

By modelling kindness myself.

I think that children learn by example. I always make sure to be kind to others in front of her and praise her when she is kind. She is a very emotional girl who gets sad when people in movies get hurt so luckily she is naturally very kind. Xx

Oh gosh we ALWAYS talk about kindness.....we tell our son (7) it doesnt matter if you are not the smartest kid, or the most popular kid, or the funniest kid.....all that matters is that you are kind. People will always remember you if you are kind to others.

I try and praise all good behaviour and nice comments, also should my children ever say or do anything unkind, I speak to them about how they would feel if someone was to do or say it to them and tell them they should always treat people the way they wish people to treat them in return.