In the news we hear about actor, Alec Baldwin, calling his 11 year old daughter a "rude little pig." Well, who is the rude one in this scenario? I don't know the full context of this event, and I don't need to. I do know that words hurt or words heal. Words can shut down communication and respectful conversation can even resolve very difficult rifts between people.
Children are looking to us all the time. Our example is what guides them. Yes, adults get angry and upset and say and do things that are very regrettable. And when that happens, an apology is the next right thing to do. But, even better yet to learn from our mistakes and avoid hurtful words next time. Name calling hurts. Rudeness is never appropriate. There is always a better way, a more respectful way to speak our minds.
I would not want to be a public figure whose life is always open for everyone to see. But, we can all learn from these kinds of stories. The recent events in VA can also be partly explained by hurtful words and teasing which led to hopeless isolation.
Let's all use these very public events to remind us to do what we can right now to prevent the hurt that scars people for life.
2 comments:
Let's face it, he didn't hijack a plane and he is no Imus. No one should talk to their kids like that, but guess what, kids do the darndest things. 11 is the new 14, and middle school agers are (sometimes) manipulative and selfish brats. Had I known a judge would stop me from seeing my parents, I would have recorded everything they said and I could have grown up in a foster home. Check please.
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http://hotelanyware.blogspot.com/2007/04/free-alec-baldwin-but-dont-expect-card.html
Yes, kids today often seem out of control. But the buck stops here. We need to be clear about our responsibility, and do our best to model respect.
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