"The Enduring Quality of Kindness" - Adam J. West

For those hurt by verbal abuse, especially from someone close, the old “sticks and stones” adage is little consolation. While negatively charged language may not “break bones,” it does leave indelible marks on young minds, damaging development and creating problems echoing throughout their lives. What is the impact of cruel or abusive language from an early age? And, what can help to prevent or overcome it? - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-enduring-quality-of-kindness