What is Violence? (ELI5)

Violence is when someone hurts another person on purpose.

Simple Examples

• Hitting, kicking, or punching someone.
• Yelling and saying really mean things to make someone scared.
• Breaking someone’s things to upset them.

Types of Violence

• Physical violence: Using your body to hurt someone (like hitting).
• Verbal violence: Using words to hurt someone’s feelings or scare them.
• Emotional violence: Making someone feel bad about themselves on purpose.

Why is Violence Bad?

• It hurts people and makes them feel sad, scared, or angry.
• It can cause injuries or make someone sick.
• It breaks trust between people.
• It can lead to bigger problems and more fighting.

What Should We Do Instead?

• Talk about our feelings.
• Ask for help if we're upset.
• Try to solve problems with words, not fists.

Remember

Violence is never the answer. We should treat everyone with kindness and respect.