After KVVU aired the first story, Luis Perez reached out and said he wanted to build the bench for Phoenix. “I have kids also. I know sometimes kids get lonely and I know not all kids are willing to ...

The 8-year-old, Phoenix, came up with the idea of the “buddy bench,” where students who feel lonely can sit on the bench to let others know they want someone to play with during recess.

LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - An elementary school in Las Vegas now has a new “Buddy Bench” on their playground thanks to one considerate student. At Ober Elementary School, 8-year-old Phoenix ...