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The Sharpie Effect: How Our Words Leave Permanent Marks on a Child’s Mind The Sharpie Effect: How Our Words Leave Permanent Marks on a Child’s Mind There’s a saying that words can’t be taken back, but when it comes to children, that truth cuts even deeper. Imagine each word we say to a child as if it’s written on their heart with a Sharpie. Unlike pencil marks that can fade or be erased, Sharpie ink is permanent. That’s the Sharpie Effect. When a young girl or boy grows up he