This is a great reminder for us all. Name calling hurts. It doesn't stop with children. So many adults fall into the same trap, but they are better at covering it up to make it more "socially acceptable." Judging others hurts society. Talking behind people's backs has got to stop. If you have an issue with someone, address it head on...with gentleness and respect. Ask questions. I find that my original assumptions are wrong in one way or another. Orrin Woodward lays out an excellent pattern to use for conflict resolution in his book, Resolved. Check out Matt Mielke's powerful blog post:
Sticks and Stones and Other Things.
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