Kindness Is The Key To Kids' Popularity and Level Of Happiness

Acts of kindness increase kids' likability and acceptance among their pre-teen peers.  Not surprising but interesting that this study proves it. Acknowledging pleasant experiences was not enough to increase their likability.  Action was the key.  Four weeks into the study, the children who performed the acts of kindness reported higher levels of happiness than their peers who kept a list of happy experiences. The same group of kids also scored higher on peer acceptance.  Here's the study:

For pre-teens, kindness may be key to popularity