Words are definatly a big deal in my book. I can take a scolding, and I have taken far worse(not by anyone in my present adult spanking world) but I have always disagreed with the saying "Sticks & stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me." In my opinion, which might not mean a lot, they all hurt and words can leave scars too. Just because they aren't visible to the naked eye, doesn't mean they aren't there. Okay I'm through preachin' now