"The word "stigma" comes from the Greek and it means "tattoo." In Greek and Roman times, when a runaway slave was caught, he was tattooed (branded) with a hot iron as a sign of disgrace. His master never let the slave forget his past actions.
Stigmatizing didn't end a couple thousand years ago. Many parents brand their children's souls forever with by their actions. Phrases like "you always" and "you'll never" need to disappear from your vocabulary starting now. Instead, brand your children with "I love you because ___" and "The three things you do better than anyone are: ___, ___ and ___." Make your lasting tattoo one of unconditional love." - APD
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Definitely something to think about! In six years in the classroom, I saw a lot of tattoos.
This is a good reminder and an excellent way to think about this subject. We see lots of this at Westview!
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