Children Learn What They Live

I love this poem and thought I would share.

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 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 find LOVE in the world.

 -Dorothy Law Nolte, PH.D 1972