Choose Kindness Online
12/11/2024 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Be the better person online — think before you post and always choose kindness over hate.
When a girl is tempted to send a mean reply online, her "GOOD" and "BAD" conscience figures battle it out. This playful and relatable video reminds kids to pause, reflect, and choose kindness in their online interactions. A valuable lesson on being responsible digital citizens and spreading positivity, even in moments of frustration.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.
Choose Kindness Online
12/11/2024 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
When a girl is tempted to send a mean reply online, her "GOOD" and "BAD" conscience figures battle it out. This playful and relatable video reminds kids to pause, reflect, and choose kindness in their online interactions. A valuable lesson on being responsible digital citizens and spreading positivity, even in moments of frustration.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(playful orchestra music) - Ugh, I can't believe they said that.
I'm gonna give them a peace of my mind.
(smoke puffs) - Hold on there.
Do you really wanna be mean online?
We should treat others how we wanna be treated, even in the online world.
Always remember to think before you post and don't say things like (beep) that you wouldn't say in real life.
(smoke puffs) - They deserve it.
(smoke puffs) Come on, hit send, hit send.
- Do you really wanna do this?
We should spread kindness online, not hate, even when we were upset.
(girl sighs) - You know what?
I think I'm gonna be the better person today.
(smoke puffs) (button clicks) - [Promoter] Made possible by the generous support of the Marlene and Spencer Hayes Foundation.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.