Children Learn What They Live... and Live What They Learn

CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE

If a child lives with CRITICISM,
He learns to CONDEMN.

If a child lives with HOSTILITY,
He learns to FIGHT.

If a child lives with RIDICULE,
He learns to be SHY.

If a child lives with SHAME,
He learns to feel GUILTY.

If a child lives with TOLERANCE,
He learns to be PATIENT.

If a child lives with ENCOURAGEMENT,
He learns to be CONFIDENT.

If a child lives with PRAISE,
He learns to APPRECIATE.

If a child lives with FAIRNESS,
He learns JUSTICE.

If a child lives with SECURITY,
He learns to have FAITH.

If a child lives with APPROVAL,
He learns to LIKE HIMSELF.

If a child lives with ACCEPTANCE
and FRIENDSHIP,
He learns to LOVE in the world.
(Author: Dorothy Law Neite)