words are effective than swords?

@Daisy_22 (1229)
Philippines
October 26, 2012 7:24pm CST
Rizal strongly emphasized that words are mightier than a sword during the time of the Spaniards.However Right now in our society,could we still apply that?In this new generations young kids are really hard headed and even very rebellious to their parents.With that words are just passing by with one ear to the other ear.Because of that reasons and situations that is very common in our society, Parents seek to use physical force to impose authority and discipline.Can we blame them for resorting that as their ways and means to let their kids be better? How about you?
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@toniganzon (72317)
• Philippines
27 Oct 12
I'm just glad that I don't have to resort to violence in disciplining my son. From the time he was more than a year old, I just gently explain to him what he shouldn't do and the consequence of his wrong doing if he don't believe in me. Sometimes i allow him to experience the consequence of his mistakes when he's too hard headed to listen and then I'll talk to him again, reminding him of what i told him before. He would feel guilty and apologise. I'm lucky to have a smart son. I think that it's really up to the parents how to give affection and attention to their children so that they need not resort to violence at all times to discipline their kids.
@Daisy_22 (1229)
• Philippines
27 Oct 12
You're absolutely true that it just depends on how the parents brought up their kids. Some might only use their words and other really resort violence which is very difficult for us to accept or to embrace in order to discipline child.
• United States
27 Oct 12
Kids learn by hearing and observation combined. Unless words are backed up by action quickly, the kids will learn that their parents don't mean what they say. Words can inspire or tear down. They can either show sincerity or hypocracy. One of the main problems isn't teaching method though. All people are born sinful. No person alive has had to sit their child down and explain how to lie. Because of the natural bent of humanity toward sin, even the youngest child will seek to satisfy their own selfish desires. Some of the first words a child expresses are "no" and "me". They will do everything in their power to get their own way no matter who it hurts. They simply don't care. It takes the work of God through Jesus Christ to capture the heart and turn it to selfless good. That applies equally to children and adults.
@Daisy_22 (1229)
• Philippines
27 Oct 12
well sometimes parents need to act as a role model also.....It means they should need to act according to their own words.
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
28 Oct 12
I think so.. Since words have a greater impact than violence or most deeds. They can give hope and move nations.. I just think that different types of people need the right people to tell them or inspire them.. Maybe their idol, a teacher, a parent, a sibling..
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
14 Nov 12
You are absolutely right words are more effective than sword. Sword can back but word cannot back and words more hurts us some people has habit to say some wrong words for hurting the parents heart or friends heart.
@KOSTAS499 (1624)
• Greece
28 Oct 12
Words can be mightier than a sword. They might make someone USE a sword against you. We have a saying in Greece. "Our tongue has no bone but it can crash bones"(free translation). Hitting is not an option for me. We can always talk.
@mydanods (6514)
• Nigeria
31 Oct 12
force has its limits. i don't know how i'd use that on my kids without first giving them enough instructions and counsel. i wonder if i will, but situations might warrant me to sometimes.
@Mitraa (3184)
• India
27 Oct 12
Only the difference is letter 'S'... Both have the power to hurt, rule and bring victory. But I must say like you, "Words are certainly mightier than Swords!!" Thanks for this nice discussion!!
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
27 Oct 12
I believe that words can cut deeper thatn any sword ever could. words leavea a lasting mark and impression thast can not be ersased. words are forever burned through our minds so the words that we choode should be done consciousluly and provoctively.
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
27 Oct 12
That's thought but again it's not right to use of physical force, just to change they are trying to educate their children. I don't think hitting a kid is ever right so.
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
27 Oct 12
I somewhat believe this one. For the words actually attacks the mind, the mind that controls everything within our body. In matters relating to parenting, I believe that the use of force to impose discipline could make possibly make a "backfire", it may lead to something bad rather than good to our kids. That will be my last resort, I think. Thanks
@Shavkat (136865)
• Philippines
27 Oct 12
I think, the swords are the only medium during the time of Spaniards. It needs to show their strength to out thrown the leader of a certain territory. But now, it changed for some reason when civilization took place in every state.