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 find
  Love in the world.

       Written by Dorthy Law Nolte.