Children Learn What They Live
if children live with criticism.
They learn to condemn
if children live with hostility
They learn to fight
if children live with ridicule
They learn to be shy
if children live with shame
They learn to feel guilty
but if children live with tolerance
They learn to be patient
if children live with encouragement
They learn to be confident
if children live with praise
They learn to appreciate
if children live with fairness
They learn justice
if children live with security
They learn to have faith
if children live with approval
They learn to like themselves
if children live with acceptance and friendship
They learn to find love in the world
