Feb 23, 2025

'Kindness' Is Named Oxford Children's Word Of The Year For 2024

As part of research by Oxford University Press, more than 6,000 children between the ages of six and 14 were asked to choose a word in summary of 2024. A majority (61%) chose the word kindness. In survey responses, youth frequently referenced global affairs showing an awareness of violent conflicts, and one child noted:

“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle we know nothing about. We should treat everyone with kindness. You never truly know how much it could help someone.”

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