Children Youth and Family Consortium Electronic Clearinghouse. If you think you're too small to make a difference, you've never been in bed with a mosquito. The second Thursday of October annually provides an opportunity for individuals and communities to come together to celebrate a day without violence. Begin now to turn off violent television, radio, movies, videos, video games and music. Start planning now to offer nonviolent, fun activities in your home, faith, youth or civic group, neighborhood, business, or school.
Violence is words and actions that hurt people.
Look at your choice of entertainment. How you respond is your choice. Notice the difference between how you feel after you react in a violent or hurtful manner, and how you feel when you control your anger. Also, notice the response you receive from other individuals when there is a possibility for a conflict, and you check your anger. Sometimes a smile or courteous gesture can diffuse a potentially heated situation.