Children Learn What They Live

If a child lives with criticism

She learns to condemn

If a child lives with hostility

She learns to fight

If a child lives with ridicule

She learns to be shy

If a child lives with shame

She learns to feel guilty

If a child lives with tolerance

She learns to be patient

If a child lives with encouragement

She learns to be competent

If a child lives with praise

She learns to appreciate

If a child lives with fairness

She learns justice

If a child lives with Security

She learns to have faith

If a child lives with approval

She learns to like herself

If a child lives with acceptance

and friendship

She learns to find love in the world