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Sticks and Stones (and Hurtful Words)
Posted: April 29, 2007
Lessons from a less-than smart Alec…
That Alec Baldwin cell phone rant
is shameful proof that parents can't
abuse a child with their words
and think "No harm, no foul!"
Our children are not human pigs.
They are not goats (though they are kids).
And while they can be quite strong-willed,
they're worthy of our love.
Yes, sticks and stones can break our bones,
but ugly words inside our homes
can bruise the beauty of a child
and injure them for life.
You'd best be careful what you say.
Unguarded words can make you pay.
A temper tantrum on the phone
robbed Alec of his rights.
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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.Greg's writings have now been assembled in book form. See the SeniorLifestyle Store. • E-mail the author (moc.loa@veRemosewA*) • Author's website (personal or primary**)
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