Kids' Reactions To Strangers Dropping Their Wallets Might Surprise You
Kids' Reactions To Strangers Dropping Their Wallets Might Surprise You
Amy Packham— The Huffington Post UK
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How do you think your child would react if a stranger dropped their wallet, without noticing, right in front of them?
In a social experiment conducted by the Japanese Red Cross, mothers briefly left their children standing by a bus stop, and after a couple of minutes, a person next to them dropped their wallet on the floor.
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To begin with, the children just stare at the wallet on the floor, back at the person, then back at the wallet again.
But when they realise what has happened, they all react in the politest way - by notifying the stranger.
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All of the children let the owners know that they have dropped their wallet, either by picking it up and giving it to them, telling them it's on the floor, or pointing where they dropped it.
One young girl even picks up the wallet and dusts off any rubbish from the floor before giving it back.
We're seriously impressed by their manners.
Phrases Your Children Should Hear Every Day
1) Connected: You Belong(01 of11)
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“Together we are better.”“Our family is great. I am so glad we have each other.” (credit:images by Tang Ming Tung via Getty Images)
(02 of11)
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(03 of11)
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“You know what I like about having you on our team...”“You are a team player. Thanks for having the family’s back.”“I am proud to be in a family that has caring people like you in it.”
2) Capable: You Have Skills And Talents(04 of11)
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(05 of11)
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“You are doing a great job of looking after yourself.”“You have developed so many competencies. It’s great to see how you are growing up.”
3) Count: You Are Valued And Important(06 of11)
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(07 of11)
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(08 of11)
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