The Courage of Children: Boston and Beyond XXX

Yusuf Saad
William Vandall, Teacher
Al-Noor Academy
Courage to me means helping people when they are being taken advantage
of or can’t take care of themselves. This happens a lot, especially with
young people. The story I am about to tell you is about a time when I used
to get bullied. Many kids made fun of my last name, Saad. They used to
tell me that I was sad. But I am Egyptian, and ironically, the word Saad in
Arabic means happy.
I experienced courage when I used to get made fun of, and some of my
friends stood up for me. I didn’t stand up for myself then, because
I thought the boys were just joking, which they were, but it hurt me.
I learned that sometimes, people have to say something when other people
are being unkind. I learned that from my friends. Maybe the next time,
I will be the one standing up for them.
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