Monthly Archives: November 2013

Low levels of violence leaves the floodgates open

Posted on November 23, 2013 by merina2013

          Accepting low levels of violence leaves the floodgates open to bigger and better indiscretions, even crimes, When Giuliani was major of New York  it had some of the highest crime rates in the whole country. Nothing seemed to work … Continue reading →

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Acceptability of low levels of violence

Posted on November 23, 2013 by merina2013

          It’s the acceptability of low levels of violence that leads to bigger levels of violence. Like the mother who looks the other way  when her teenager begins to dis her / disrespect her/ put her down. She probably feels … Continue reading →

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Acceptability of low level violence

Posted on November 19, 2013 by merina2013

Acceptability of low level violence We do it all the time, the acid putdown, the snide remark, the skilful, hurtful jibe, the violent language. Take Rob Ford, who continues to do violence to the airwaves and to the residents of … Continue reading →

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SCARING KIDS IS FUN??       IS ABUSIVE! Ouch! I wince whenever I see children subject to frightening images and their parents ignoring or downplaying the real emotions that come up. On one visit to the Museum I noticed that bat caves … Continue reading →

Posted on November 19, 2013 by merina2013 | 1 Comment