Cultivate Kindness

(1) These days, schools are implementing "no tolerance policies" designed to discourage bullying by enforseing harsh penalties for the mistreatment of our fellow classmates. (2) These policies might deter a student's bad behavior just as much as traffic tickets might deter bad driving. (3) However, I observe unlawful driving every day when my mom brings me to school. (4) Despite having the threat of receiving an expensive ticket, some drivers still speed. (5) It is the same way with some students. (6) People cannot be legislated into being nice, but they can be taught how to cultivate kindness.
(7) Research shows that kindness is actually contagious, and those who witness acts of kindness is more likely to be kind. (8) Psychologist Nancy Peterman reports that acts of kindness posted on social media spread exponentially. (9) Peterman says that reading on social media about someone else doing good causes thousands of other readers to feel good as well. (10) Many studies even link acts of kindness to better physical health and even longer life.
(11) Refraining from being mean is not the same as being kind. (12) Kindness must be cultivated, and simple exercises can be practiced every day to cultivate a habit of kindness. (13) First, just smile and say, "Hello." (14) It doesn't matter if the people passing in the hallway are complete strangers; look them in the eye, smile, and say, "Hello" or "Good morning." (15) Even a simple nod of the head accompanied by a pleasant smile will lift a person's mood. (16) Next, open a door for someone, especially if their hands are full of books. (17) Allow someone to go ahead of you in line. (18) For example, in the cafeteria, instead of pushing your way ahead of someone, say, "Go ahead" or "You first." (19) Everyone always gets fed at lunch time, so you don't have to be first every time. (20) If you see someone drop a notebook in the hallway, silently walking past is actually just as unkind as laughing at the person. (21) Stop and help the person pick up the notebook, especially if loose wrinkled papers have spread everywhere.
(22) A good rule to follow is to do for others what you would want them to do for you by asking yourself, "What would I want someone to do for me?" (23) People don't want others to silently pass by if they drop a notebook; they want someone to help them. (24) People don't want others to glare at them; they want a friendly smile and someone to greet them. (25) People don't want everyone to shove in front of them, but they want someone to "yield the right of way" and allow them a place in line.
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Which claim best introduces the passage?
A.
Kindness is one quality that all students need to develop and nurture.
B.
Kindness is important for a healthy school culture that can be emphasized by modeled behavior.
C.
Kindness is not a quality that is heavily emphasized in past school culture.
D.
Kindness is a quality that schools must enforce to develop and maintain a healthy school culture.