Encouraging a child to overcome the hurt caused by an adult's bad behavior requires compassion, empathy, and the use of Scripture to remind them of their inherent worth and God’s purpose for their life. Here's how to approach this with God’s Word as a guide: 1. Affirm Their Worth in God’s Eyes Scripture to Share : "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." (Ephesians 2:10) Message : Remind the child that they are beautifully and intentionally made by God. Their value is not determined by how others treat them but by God’s unchanging love and purpose for them. 2. Teach Forgiveness as a Path to Freedom Scripture to Share : "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32) Message : Explain that forgiveness doesn’t mean excusing the bad behavior but letting go of the burden of anger or sadness. This frees their he...