They say ¡®a friend in need is a friend indeed,' and this boy with Down syndrome has proven it in the best way possible. In a world that can sometimes seem full of despair, we need a reminder that people can do wonderful things for each other.
A video of one such instance shows a schoolboy with Down syndrome comforting his crying friend, another boy suffering from autism. It's the purest thing, seeing a young boy coming to his friend's rescue.
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The video taken inside a classroom is going viral on social media. It was reportedly shot by the teacher at a school in Mexico.?
The touching video shows, one child crying while sitting at a table in the classroom. His friend affectionately hugs him, then pats his back and strokes his hair gently. He also wipes his tears and tries to cheer him up. Here¡¯s the heartwarming video:?
The video has garnered over 18 million views, 476k shares, and 144k reactions.?
In the past, there have been instances where people have gone that extra mile to help people in need. Proving his friendship, 12-year-old Xu Bingyang - has been giving his best friend Zhang Ze a piggyback ride to their school and class every day for six years. According to Mail Online, Zhang Ze was diagnosed with a rare muscle condition, sometimes known as the ragdoll disease, at the age of four. The condition doesn't allow him to walk.?
But thanks to his friend, nothing has changed. Xu began giving Zhang a piggyback ride to and from school every day, and between classes. ¡°I weigh more than 40kg and Zhang Ze only weighs about 25kg, so it¡¯s okay for me to carry him,¡± he said.
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In another instance, a video that went viral on social media, showed a schoolboy eating his own food and simultaneously feeding his specially-abled friend. Watch the video here:
The video captioned as 'Love is Great. What an amazing boy he is, #God bless these children ??' has till now garnered 4,047 views and 326 likes. His innocence and compassion have left people on social media stunned.
These kids are an inspiration for all, isn¡¯t it?