Does words really kill people????

Question

"Bricks and Stones can break my bones but words will never hurt" Everyone has said this saying at least twice to somebodi. Do words really hurt us though. Some people even comitt suicide because they get bullied physically and mentally. So answer me this: Do words really hust people?

Answer 1

There are two types of bullying. Physical and psychological. People do get hurt from words mentally and some say that it hurts more than a physical pain. A physical pain lasts only for a short time while words can haunt you for the rest of your life. Personally, I would rather have bruises and sprains than the hateful words that can possibly scar me for life.

Answer 2

"Words never hurt" in a kind of naive Xeno's paradox kind of way.

Because the word is an abstract entity, given by either a vocal or visual image. And then you interpret that sound or image to mean a certain thing, and that 'meaning' is what will hurt you emotionally. But emotions aren't the same kind of feeling as physical pain, so words don't ever hurt you in either the emotional or physical sense.

However, one could also say the same thing about a stick or a stone. The stone flies through the air and hits your skin, your nervous system then transmits the data to your brain, which releases pain-response chemicals. So, the stone doesn't hurt... your brain hurts, or your skin hurts (because the brain makes you feel pain there).

Now this might seem like a silly example, but if you consider the similarity between the two explanations you will see that "if stones can hurt, words can hurt." Here goes: A principal sits over a meeting with a teacher and a student at a parochial school. The principal listens to the teacher's problems with the child and makes a judgment in the form of words: "10 demerits" he says. The teacher then takes the child out of the room, and as the school prescribes, she paddles the child, which hurts, as a consequence. The teacher obeys the code and has no choice. Now say the principal thought he said "10 merits" but the teacher mis-interpreted the words. Then, no one is the source of the child's paddling, because the principal didn't mean the words that the teacher heard. There's a causal connection between the heard words to the child's sensation of pain. So the words caused the pain (but no one else did) in the same way that the thrown stone causes a delayed sensation of pain. The causal difference is a matter of degree.

Answer 3

Everyone I know has some horror story about how rotten their childhood was or some poor me story about some time in their life, we all have ups & downs, get over it , learn from it & be better for going thru it. Myself I had an abusive marriage( mentally & physically) 20 yrs later, the words are still with me or should I say the way I "felt" when he verbally assalted me still is with me, while the physical aspect is still there, but sort of like a dream sense so it is not so hurtful. Hope that helps answer your question. The way words make you feel you do not forget because it becomes emotion. Physical pain(like childbirth goes away but you remember it hurt or scared you.

Answer 4

When people tell you "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt." its a mentality that as a person you should follow. Just because some pompous *** says that your not good looking, bad at sports or whatever the case may be, you shouldn't let it get to you.

People who let what other people speak ill of their lives shows a great weakness in self confidence. If someone says something that offends you, voice your opinion back and let it roll off your shoulder.

So the answer is no.

Answer 5

Yes, such words do kill people indirectly since words in any form, verbal or written, have power in themselves. They are what human beings have long created, modified and developed since thousands of years ago and, interestingly, the words spoken at the right time can bring more friends to you (friendship) or, contrarily, at the wrong time can bring enemies (hatred). Therefore, the said quote is partially true and the words will really hurt and kill.

Answer 6

Words are the mere formation of our thoughts & feelings projected to others in order to receive or induce a conduct or affection. Can words actually kill people ? yes & no. Yes when down in their structure they are uttered from individuals whom we attach our existance & mental balance to. In English, its the words from people we care, trust, believe in, cherish, & rely on that can kill us. But if the person uttering these words doesnt satisfy all of the above hence we could only get emotionally cut. & No words cant kill us if we have a strong counter-effecting emotion towards that person, i.e. jealousy, ambition, hate, & anger can make us even spell war until justice is served. So who do words get to kill? I say only those who were emotionally severed from dear ones & those who let others do so by staying down when stepped on. So yes & no.

Answer 7

To a sensitive person, words can be like stones, they can really hurt. It is a good idea never to use words on people that can devastate a person. Kindness is better. Remember the hurt we cause will come back to us, it is better to practice kindness and tolerance.

Answer 8

Words only hurt the one who listens to them. Maturity will help you deal with this type of problem.
Those who do not mature will always be stuck in the loop that other people are in control of their lives whether it be by calling names, financial status and personal life style.
The only danger negative words can do is to set people up to respond poorly. Ignore it and move on, you will feel better about yourself and grow.

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

If one`s thoughts or words are focused on the same subjects as bricks and stones, they will have the same effect. This is called vulnerability. If one feels vulnerable, one IS vulnerable.

The contrary is also true.