Talk Out Your Problems

by Farah Jean-Pierre

Respecting others is something everyone should do. 

We all need to get together and cooperate to save the Earth, but if we don't have respect for one another, we can't cooperate. 

Do you know why people are killing each other? 

People are abusing people and are giving drugs to others and taking drugs. That's because they don't respect each other. They just say a bad word to each other. One gets mad and kills them.

If you had respect you wouldn't take a gun and kill the person. You'll talk it over. 

It doesn't matter what color you are, black or white. You still have to respect them.

I want to live in a peaceful world. 

So give it a chance: respect yourself and respect others. Don't harm each other, talk, and mediate your problems.

I am a conflict resolution specialist at my school, and it has helped me in my own life. 

Being different is a plus, not a minus. 

Try to bring peace in your home, school and community. I do!