Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.
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Disagree
Side Score: 8
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I have never been limited by word that someone used against me. I've been kicked around a bit, and that was just for training. So I'm used to physical abuse as well, but still, if someone breaks my arm I will not be able to use that arm. If someone calls me a faggot, I will still be able to function properly. The effectiveness of a word rests solely on the person receiving the verbal assault. If they let it hurt them, it will hurt them, if they don't, it won't. Not like getting your arm broken, which will still result in a broken arm whether you accept it or not. Side: agree
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Words hurt and can change a person. If a child grows up being ridiculed and verbally abused by a parent they will grow up hating themselves. Words can break a person down. Bullying in schools is a major problem, causing depression in children that has lead to suicide in some cases.. Side: Disagree
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I guess it depends on the level of maturity in the case of words and it depends on the age in the case of broken bones. For example: A child is not very mature and so certain words may hurt him but the same words would not hurt a mature adult. Broken bones are more serious for an elderly person but not so much for a child. Now, are you going to agree with me too ;) Side: Disagree
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