Today instead of a Wordless Wednesday I've got words. Today I'm listening to the local Radio Morning show. Lots of Talk, they have a morning discussion and ask questions to toss around with the listeners. Today's Discussion started with "What should older women or younger women not wear". Kudos going out to the Text contributor that went "off topic" and added men because well that of course evened the playing field.
So someone said men over a certain age should not be wearing leather pants. The Announcer defended his own by pointing out they are used for Motorcycle biking. So you've defended yourself, excellent but what about those that just can't get their heads around building themselves back up after being put down for what they wear or can afford to put on that day?
We've got a lot of talk in schools about anti bullying, if you are walking down the hall of a school and pointing out what so and so shouldn't be wearing? what happens next? Does he or she defend themselves or do they latch on to that in their current adolescent turmoil(finding themselves) and say "no one likes me" "why am I here?" or do they run it through their brains over and over and over wondering why? If they are lucky they are confident in themselves and know exactly what they are wearing and why and don't give it a thought but not all kids have that ability. They put a lot of value within themselves on what other people say. Keep it friendly people. And oh did Mom or Dad take the last few $ they had that paycheck and buy the person their only pair of jeans they could find within that set price? Are they brand name? Probably not, are they the same as everyone else wears? nope, but they fit and they are clean and warm enough to get them through to the next season or growth spurt.
Think before you speak, be an example to others. It's true there are some people that need to make an effort to put themselves together for the day, and make a positive impression for their next job or opportunity in life and that's all there is to it. Comb your hair, brush your teeth, put a smile on your face and be yourself. No one can take that away from you. Adults be a better example, kids watch everything you do, and they learn from your example. Treat others exactly as you would like to be Treated. Be respectful. Enjoy the person not what they happen to wear that day. Get to know a person's soul...
I know I'm guilty of saying things and making judgements on others but I'm learning too. No one likes a Judgy Mc Judgerson but saying something when things are wrong is worth more than anything I could post in a picture today.
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No one really think about what words mean and how they can hurt or help. Especially teens.
Being a teen is tough. Hopefully kids are strong enough to ignore those who make snide comments and be confident with themselves.
What bothered me was this was adults talking like this about other adults. The example was in poor taste. Kids listen to this morning show before going to school, and on the buses here.
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