Brie: Losing Her Baby Teeth, but Not Her Smile
You could lose your teeth, but NEVER should you lose your smile.
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Many adults tease (make a joke or mocking remarks) young children when they lose their baby teeth.
Some tell these kiddos how their lost teeth make them look ugly, how they shouldn’t smile when photos are taken, how they should cover their mouth instead, etc.
(Sounds familiar?)
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Not all kids are ‘affected’ by such ‘jokes’, of course.
But, over the years, I have seen young kids (esp. Teenagers) who become very self-conscious about their physical appearance AS THE RESULT of remarks made by others that focus on their ‘outer look’.
Your arms look so big!
Why do you eat so much, no wonder you are fat!
Why are you smiling so big for the camera? You don’t even have any teeth to show!
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Our words can also break and discourage others, even young onesOur words can encourage.
But our words can also break and discourage others, even young ones.
Yes, even when spoken in a joking manner.
Let’s be more aware of our words – spoken or written?
Food for thought.
