I found this article both insightful and agreeable. The things parents say to their kids can be harmful and badly effective. I agree fully with what this article had to say.
But, there is one thing that I would change- or, add to rather.
It was: "Say your sorry." In the end it said to say this instead of the said statement, "Apologize to the child for your kid as a way to model the behavior you[re trying to encourage. And make sure that when you're in situations where an apology is warranted, you deliver it just as easily." I would add that you should afterward have a conversation about why what they did was wrong and why you apologized and why they should.
This not only goes for parents, but it goes for people in general. Everyone should take the time to think about what they say before they let it leave their mouths. Words can hurt and negatively effect people just as much as a fist could. We as people should take this into consideration.
Thank you!
Hi Rhiannon,
ReplyDeleteI think you make some really good points in your post. You mention the power of words- how they can be as hurtful as physical violence. Words can be more powerful than a handshake, too. I think you make an important point that we should talk about this year in our English class. Thanks for sharing!