The Seeds We Plant Series #56: Death and Life Are in the Power of the Tongue. Bullying is not Normal Behavior.
Hi there,
My heart aches this morning for the 14-year-old who lost her life and the boy who thought it was okay to take a life. Every experience is an opportunity for learning and growing. The question is, what are we learning, and how are we growing?
Listen to The Seeds We Plant Series #22: Death and Life Are in the Power of the Tongue. Bullying is not Normal Behavior on Create a Generational Love Cycle as I connect a recent tragedy with a critical call to action: Help Save Our Children.
The Bible informs and warns us about the power of the tongue in Proverbs 18:21 (Zondervan, NIV Study Bible). Therefore, we should not underestimate the impact of words, especially when they are spoken with strong emotions and feelings.
Here are a few takeaways from today’s episode.
Takeaways:
- The tragic loss of a young girl highlights the urgent need for dialogue about youth violence.
- Education should promote character and intellect, fulfilling children’s divine purpose.
- Children are more susceptible to learning during their formative years.
- School environments impact children’s behaviors
- Words have power; they can lead to actions and consequences.
- Anger and fear can cloud judgment, leading to tragic outcomes.
- Parents must take bullying seriously and create a safe space for their children to discuss it.
- Open communication is essential for understanding children’s experiences at school.
- We must break the cycle of pain by addressing bullying and disrespectful behavior.
- Empowering the next generation starts with conversations at home.
bullying, education, character development, youth violence, parental guidance, emotional health, school environment, communication, respect, empowerment
Timika S Chambers 