Thursday 阅读理解 C

When people are kind, they are more patient and more aware of the suffering of others. And they are better able to be happy with other people's success. Young people develop kindness through acts of caring and helping others, and as they grow, it can guide their behaviors in positive ways. Being a caring and helpful role model is the best method for parents to teach their children about kindness, and setting a good example is the key to making them apply these values to their relationships.

The first step in kindness is helping. Maurice Elias, director of the Rutgers Social-Emotional Learning Lab, thinks that chances to be helpful around the house should be found. For example, take on small responsibilities during the morning routine, like helping the families cook or wash the dishes after breakfast. Or help an elderly neighbor with some work. Elias says that these are actions that bring about strong positive feelings in young people, which can result in their wanting to volunteer （ 自愿 ） to help others.

Another good way to show kindness is to collect things from family members regularly and donate them to a charity （ 慈善机构 ）. Sometimes people just need a little extra help, and being kind may make a big difference in the lives of the others in need. A kind word, a smile, helping carry a heavy box, giving honest compliments （ 赞美 ）, sending an email to thank someone, telling someone how amazing she/he is, sharing homemade food, refusing to do some things that may hurt others can all be actions of kindness.