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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

I think you need to be a good role model! No point expecting your child to be kind if you're not!

You have to set a good example. I do try to be an altruist, but it can be difficult at times!

Think we are luck that (I think) my kids have great manners and are very kind. If we see/hear anything that isn't acceptable then we talk them through why and flip things around so that they can imagine how they would feel.

My daughter is too kind at times, she’ll share all her sweets with her friends and then end up with none for herself. Anything she has, she will always offer to share without being asked.

I always ask them how they would feel if it happened to them.

Kids need an emotion vocabulary to discuss feelings and guidance to become emotionally literate so try to point out feelings in films, books, or people and use emotion words.

We always ask our children to treat others, how they would wish to be treated. And generally, this works. They are caring and considerate of others.

they know to say please and thank you like we were brought up with.

I think children learn by their elders actions. My granddaughter has a friend who has downs syndrome, whilst the other children don't play with this little girl, my granddaughter has a lot of time for her, it's very endearing.

My daughter is autistic and has been on the bullied end of things. I think this really makes her aware of how others feel. You should make them aware that everyone is different and should not be bullied for it.

I think children learn by example, so simply be kind yourself.

I've always told my daughter that if she was in the other person's position how would you feel...? Never had any problems so far! :)

I try to set a good example by demonstrating kindness to others but my dc seems to be naturally thoughtful already. If anything I could learn from her!

I was always taught to treat others like I would like to be treated and this is what I have always encouraged my children to behave

By being kind to them and apologising when I am wrong - do unto others and all that!

My son takes part in a lot of charity events and fundraisers through his Explorers and D of E work. This Christmas he is working a for a day serving volunteers and carers at our local cal Age UK's festive tea. He knows he is fortunate, and believes in paying it forward, and genuinely enjoys meeting people he might not necessarily meet on a day to day basis.

My great niece is only four but she is so kind especially with her great grandparents who she worships & really looks after. When she goes for a walk in the garden with her GG she always stops GG from going up the steps & says 'No GG, Grandpa says no, you'll fall & hurt yourself'. She is also a very sharing, caring little girl & we're all so proud of her

I teach them about empathy as soon as they are old enough to understand it and get them to think about how others feel as a result of what is said or done to them.

By leading by example

taking my girls to clubs from an early age encourages them to share and to empathise with other children

I try and demonstrate it but also celebrate it when they do it so they will get a little treat for being lovely but not make it a big deal as I want them to do it to feel nice and not to get a treat

I have always told my children you should act like you would like to be treated so if someone looks sad ask them do they want to play and join in. My 4 yr old came home from school last week with a good friend award for such behaviour. My older two children are 18 and 17 and they were very similar. I have always pointed out kindness and rewarded good behaviour and that seems to be working for us

I only have one daughter and have always told her to do unto others as you would have done unto you. I am sure she has taken that on board and has grown up to be a kind girl.

I've never really had to encourage ds to be kind to others. I've pointed out kindness when certain situations arise and I'd like to think I'm a kind person myself so that rubs off.

I think having a pet helps. Teaching him to be kind to animals etc.

Teach empathy & you won't go wrong. When someone had done something unkind to an elderly person, I'd ask my son what he would think if it was his grandma etc.