I See You, Being Brave
by Charlotte Bennardo I don't think any of us really consider ourselves brave-until we have no other choice but to do something that may scare or intimidate us. But is that bravery, or just being backed into a corner? We hear all these stories about brave people, like firefighters rescuing people from burning buildings. That's brave. Or the soldier who fought an enemy to keep the nation safe. That's brave. And then the person who donated a kidney or bone marrow to save a stranger's life. That's brave. But what can kids do? They aren't as strong or smart, or able to do things like adults. How can they be brave? Kids show us every day how they are brave: sitting with a new kid at the lunch table so they're not alone. Speaking up against a bully who's tormenting some younger kid on the bus. Challenging an adult who is making them feel uncomfortable. Arguing with their friends who want to play a hurtful prank on someone. Hugging someone because that person...
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