Jesus's understanding of forgiveness was so radical because he did not need people to repent before he accepted them. He did not require a change in behavior before he loved, respected, and related to them. Yet, it was precisely this unconditional love and forgiveness...
Every child's behavior is trying to tell us something. Our job is to see the behavior as information, not aggravation.
The more aware we are, the less likely any trigger, even in the most mundane circumstances, will prompt hasty, unthinking behavior that leads to undesirable consequences.
It is not loving to let a bully keep bullying. It is not loving to him or to his victims. Bullies must be stopped. Their behavior must be changed or thwarted or they must be removed from any opportunities to bully....