9 Friendship Lessons from Winnie-the-Pooh
The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
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The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
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A. A. Milne
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Ernest H. Shepard
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Everyone’s favorite sweet and lovable bear Winnie-the-Pooh turned 90 years old this year! You may already have a well-worn copy of The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne on your shelf—it might have even belonged to a grandparent. But if it’s been a while since you read it, there’s no better time than now to lose yourself in those lovely stories. Because Winnie-the-Pooh is so much more than a lovable character—his stories also offer beautiful lessons in friendship.
Everyone’s favorite sweet and lovable bear Winnie-the-Pooh turned 90 years old this year! You may already have a well-worn copy of The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne on your shelf—it might have even belonged to a grandparent. But if it’s been a while since you read it, there’s no better time than now to lose yourself in those lovely stories. Because Winnie-the-Pooh is so much more than a lovable character—his stories also offer beautiful lessons in friendship.
Any book can give you a lesson, but I truly believe that there are nine friendship lessons to learn from Winnie-the-Pooh that you just can’t get anywhere else. Whether your children are just now discovering the wonderful world of Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, and the rest of the gang or you find comfort in an old favorite, both children and adults alike can learn from all of these friendship lessons; they are as sweet as Pooh’s favorite pot of honey.
Accept your friends for who they are.
One of my absolute favorite characters in the Winnie-the-Pooh series is Eeyore. But what I love even more than Eeyore is how his friends cherish him. Nobody ever tells him to “get over himself” or to “perk up.” They never accuse him of bringing down the party or being a spoilsport. Instead, they chalk up his characteristics and emotions as “that’s just Eeyore.” They never count any of the things that make Eeyore who he is as flaws, they accept them as part of who he is. And they love him no matter what.
Be there for your friends, even if you’re scared.
You know, poor Piglet has some major fears and insecurities. But does he let them stop him from helping his friends? Of course not. All of these characters go above and beyond to support each other. In fact, the only time any character bails on something scary is when Christopher Robin is there to help—and they never let each other jump into a situation alone.
Make sacrifices for your friends when they need you.
Whether you had a day planned and your friend called you crying, or your friend Rabbit’s home was destroyed and they need a place to stay, sacrificing your own wants and needs to be there for your friends is an incredible show of compassion, love, and friendship.
Don’t judge your friends.
You know, not one character ever makes fun of Pooh for loving honey so much. Nobody ever teases Piglet about his fears or tells Rabbit that he’s insane for being such an anxiety-ridden little guy. They just love each other and even when they are unsure of a situation or idea, they still support and back each other up without a second thought.
Winnie-the-Pooh
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Winnie-the-Pooh
By
A. A. Milne
Illustrator
Ernest H. Shepard
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Check in on your friends.
Check in on your friends.
There are so many sweet friendship quotes out there from Winnie-the-Pooh, especially ones in which Piglet or Pooh or Kanga are simply checking on each other, making sure everyone is okay, and simply asking how they are. They know they don’t have to see each other every day to be good friends, but they are determined to be there for each other however they can, even if it means walking alongside them on their way home and asking how they’re feeling.
Trust your friends.
When Piglet is scared, Pooh can convince him to join in on adventures. When Tigger comes up with some wild scheme, the others go along with it. They trust each other and they believe in each other to do the right thing, which makes their friendships pretty flawless.
Admire your friends’ opinions, even if you don’t agree.
Tigger can be a bit much for people, especially Rabbit, but no matter what differences the characters all face, they still remain friends. Pooh doesn’t drop Eeyore for being sad and down. Rabbit doesn’t kick Tigger out of the group for being too wild and impulsive. They each offer their own advice and opinions, but no matter what, they admire each other and respect their differences.
Create a diverse group of friends.
The characters in Winnie-the-Pooh couldn’t be more different if they tried, but that’s what makes them work so well together. They all have unique ideas, bring new things to the table, and are able to create an incredibly diverse group so that everyone feels welcome and like they belong. A great lesson for anyone, right? The lesson here? Diversify your friend group. Welcome friendships with those who seem totally different from you and accept them for who they are.
Friendship is built on compassion.
One of my favorite stories from The Hundred Acre Wood is when Piglet tries to bring a red balloon to Eeyore for Eeyore’s birthday. It pops and Piglet is devastated that he’s going to break Eeyore’s heart. That’s compassion. But even more compassion is evident when Eeyore absolutely loves the balloon, despite its being deflated, and promises Piglet that it’s still a great gift. Friendship is built on compassion, and nobody shows it better than the gang from The Hundred Acre Wood.
What’s your favorite life lesson from Winnie-the-Pooh and the gang?