Absolutely Skwirl. It's even a good idea to get the young folks involved in reading about abusive / bullying behaviors and the reprecussions it can have on their victims as well as themselves.

More importantly, it helps to understand how we, ourselves give power to the abuser by an unspoken "permission." It's not a conscious act by any means. And seldom thought of as "giving permission."

By allowing it to continue, we give it /them permission. By setting boundaries, we prohibit engagement.

Abuse comes in many forms and attacks human, land, animal, etc. However, in the form of mental and emotional abuse, I believe the worst of it is what we inflict upon ourselves by sub-consciously ...

Absolutely Skwirl. It's even a good idea to get the young folks involved in reading about abusive / bullying behaviors and the reprecussions it can have on their victims as well as themselves.

More importantly, it helps to understand how we, ourselves give power to the abuser by an unspoken "permission." It's not a conscious act by any means. And seldom thought of as "giving permission."

By allowing it to continue, we give it /them permission. By setting boundaries, we prohibit engagement.

Abuse comes in many forms and attacks human, land, animal, etc. However, in the form of mental and emotional abuse, I believe the worst of it is what we inflict upon ourselves by sub-consciously or consciously permitting the abuse and failing to set boundaries. Young children and teens are especially vulnerable because they haven't the street smarts or enough people skills, or time to grow and blossom, and find their way through self confidence and self esteem to know how to effectively deal with mental and emotional abuse, peer pressures, and to set boundaries and comfort zones accordingly.

If ever there was a time to bring awareness, it's now.