Language

“Brave on the Bus” (Friend, Feb. 2020).Natalie hears some swearing on the bus that makes her and others uncomfortable. After praying for them to stop, she gets a prompting to tell the bus driver. It’s scary, but she does it, and he helps her feel better.

“Should I Keep Reading?” ( Friend or Liahona, Oct. 2019).Brooklyn shares how she decided to stop reading a book after the author repeatedly used the Lord’s name in vain.

“Words Matter” (Friend, Oct. 2019).Trace your finger along the lines to see how the words you say can make others feel.

“Speaking Up” (Friend, Aug. 2019).Jonathan tells his Spanish teacher that it makes him feel sad when she uses Heavenly Father’s name to swear.

“Choosing Kind Words” (Friend, May 2019).A rebus story about Selene, who calls her friend Adriana a mean name after she misses catching the ball they are playing with.

“For Parents of Little Ones: Kind Words” (Friend, May 2019).Some ideas from parents on how to teach young children to use kind words.

“Matt and Mandy” (Friend, Sept. 2017).Matt tells some boys on the playground that he doesn’t want to hear the inappropriate joke they want to tell him.

“Pretty Much Brothers” (Friend, Sept. 2016).Xander teaches the exchange student staying with their family that Heavenly Father wants us to use good language.

“Super Spencer” (Friend, Sept. 2016).Spencer learns the power of good words and that being kind can make someone’s day.

“Not at Home, Not Anywhere” (Friend, Jul. 2015).Carter decides not to swear anymore.