What do you think makes a good friend?

           Friends are a wonderful blessing in life. I think a good friend is someone who cares about you and other people. They should also be kind and loving and encourage you to be a better person. For example, if you are scared to jump off a diving board, a good friend would encourage you by telling you there is nothing to be afraid of as long as you know how to swim. If other kids are making fun of you, a good friend would make you feel better and help make you happy again. When you are feeling lonely or sad about something, they would ask you to come play with them. They would never try to make you do anything that you know is wrong and dangerous. These are the things that make a good friend.