Sticks and stones will break my bones,
but words will never hurt me
These words of wisdom from our parents were usually followed by useful suggestions such as “Just ignore it” or “You can only stop a bully by punching him in the nose”. Most of us chose an option commensurate with our personal principles or physical ability and thereby learned a valuable lesson about how to deal successfully with adversity in real life.
Today’s younger generation, lacking the experience and wisdom needed to pursue practical solutions, is having trouble hearing and listening to words and concepts they don’t agree with or just don’t like. You see them huddled in “safe spaces” on college campuses holding the ornamental amulets of childhood and being comforted by their equally troubled comrades. While this does not provide them with the skills required to succeed in life, I have no argument against group “therapy” sessions and seeking advice from others. Of course, the presence of at least one appropriately trained adult would be advantageous.
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