| 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 confidence. |
| 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 find love in the world. |
|
|
| --Dorothy Law Nolte |
