We had a friend named Danny, who was a year older than most of us. Despite our age difference, we played together seamlessly. However, there was something distinct about Danny that we couldn't quite understand. He was shorter, had smaller ears, and seemed different from us. Naively, we would sometimes laugh at him and call him names, unaware of the hurt we caused. Danny would often feel lonely and withdraw from our group, leaving him sad.

One day, we learned that Danny had Down syndrome, a condition he was born with. This revelation opened our eyes to the harm our thoughtless actions had caused. We apologized to Danny and made a conscious effort to change our behavior. From then on, we became supportive friends, and Danny blossomed into a happy and confident individual.

This experience taught us a valuable lesson: every person is unique and deserves respect. We learned to appreciate Danny's differences and celebrate his individuality. Our friendship with Danny grew stronger, and we became more empathetic and inclusive.