Being cruel is like when someone steps on a flower on purpose, even though they know it will hurt the flower. It means doing something that makes others feel bad or hurt, and doing it on purpose. Imagine if someone took away your favorite toy just to make you sad, that’s being cruel.
Think of a storm that knocks over trees and breaks things. A storm doesn’t think about how it hurts the trees or the houses, it just does it without caring. Cruel people act like a storm because they don’t care if they hurt others with their actions or words.
It’s like when someone laughs at another person who is feeling sad or scared. Instead of helping them feel better, they make them feel worse. Being cruel is the opposite of being kind. When you’re kind, you help others feel happy and safe. When you’re cruel, you make them feel sad and scared. Just like how a warm blanket makes you feel cozy and safe, being kind makes others feel good inside.