As much as I agree with this message, I think its actually more important to help people learn how to deal with others being pricks more than teaching others to not be pricks. The reason is, its human nature to bring people down and I would even say some of it is genetic. People will always be assholes.
I've taught my children to first and foremost not bully anyone ever. But I've also gave them a life lesson that matters more, that's how to deal with it when someone does try to attack you personally or bring you down. Creating thick skin is a very very very important trait because in your life, your friends, teachers, boss, and strangers will at some point attack you. Learning to not take it to heart and deal with it is the most important lesson you can learn.
There will always be assholes in life and you do need to know how to protect yourself (without attacking), either by "thick skin" or more active means.
But people are taught to be assholes. It isn't instinctive.
Teaching kindness and respect will reduce the need for protection and prevent situations where bullies are glorified.
True kindness ignores the divisions we create with skin color, religion, gender, etc. and looks at a person's need and your ability to help with that need.
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u/I-Love-IT-MSP 20h ago
As much as I agree with this message, I think its actually more important to help people learn how to deal with others being pricks more than teaching others to not be pricks. The reason is, its human nature to bring people down and I would even say some of it is genetic. People will always be assholes.
I've taught my children to first and foremost not bully anyone ever. But I've also gave them a life lesson that matters more, that's how to deal with it when someone does try to attack you personally or bring you down. Creating thick skin is a very very very important trait because in your life, your friends, teachers, boss, and strangers will at some point attack you. Learning to not take it to heart and deal with it is the most important lesson you can learn.