Overview
A child sees a new student sitting alone at lunch. By inviting them to join their group, they practice kindness and help build a sense of community in their school.
The Choice
Should Noor invite Alex to join their project?
Quick Stats
- Grade Band
- Grades 6-8
- Reading Level
- Level 8.3
- Word Count
- 287 words
- Published
- Jun 6, 2025
The Dilemma
Noor and Talia, both 12 years old, were excited about the upcoming science fair. They had been working on a project together, but recently, a new student, Alex, joined their class. Alex seemed shy and often sat alone during lunch. One day, while discussing their project, Talia suggested they invite Alex to join their group, thinking it might help Alex feel more included. Noor was hesitant, worried that adding a new member might disrupt their progress or lead to disagreements. However, she also felt a sense of responsibility to be kind and fair to Alex, who seemed to be struggling to make friends. Noor The next move is up to them.
Values in Tension
This dilemma explores the tension between two important values:
Consider how these values might conflict or complement each other in this situation.
Your Options
Invite Alex to join them.
Keep the project team as is.
Questions for Reflection
Take a moment to consider these questions. There are no "right" answers – the goal is to explore different perspectives and develop your own reasoning.
- 1
What would you do, and why?
- 2
How might inviting Alex change the group dynamics?
- 3
What are the benefits and drawbacks of including Alex?
- 4
How might Marcus Aurelius advise Noor in this situation?
- 5
Can you recall a time in your own life when you faced a somewhat similar choice or feeling? What did you do?
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Philosophical Perspective
Insights from Marcus Aurelius
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