Sticks and Stones....

I definitely remember the saying "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" from my childhood. I think that to children this statement might help them to begin to conceptualize that there are various opinions to all types of situations. As an adult, I do not agree with this statement however. I think that words have immeasurable value and power. Words are strong and seem to be one of the main things that people always remember. Words put meaning to everything, and the statement that "words will never hurt me" is completely invalid in my opinion. When someone hears negative words spoken towards them or about them I think it sticks with them and has just as much power as physical abuse. I think that "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can sometimes hurt me."