Encouragement of Words

Words hurt, words crush the spirit, words scar the soul. Who else cringes every time we hear the words spoken by Alec Baldwin to his daughter?

Think about your own life...unless you have experienced some form of violence, probably the worst suffering has come from words used cruelly. Words cut like a sharp blade deep to our insecurities and the painful places we hide inside.

Who else cringes when you hear the words spoken by Rosie O'Donnell, especially when she spouted that 'we all curse at our children' and the audience clapped? Do they understand what words can do to quench a child's spirit forever? Kids need lots and lots of encouragement, affirmations and praise, just like adults do, only more.

"A careless word may kindle strife, a cruel word may wreck a life, a timely word may level stress, a loving word may heal and bless." (unknown quote)

For the sake of the children, help us remember these words.
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