If a Child Lives With... 

 

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 jealousy He learns to feel guilty.
But if a child lives with tolerance He learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement He learns self-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 approval He learns to like himself.
If a child lives with security He learns to have faith.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship He learns to find love in the world.

By: Dorothy Law Nolte