If children live with criticism,
they learn to Condemn.
If children live with hostility,
they learn to fight.
If children live with fear,
they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity,
they will feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule,
they will learn to be shy.
If children live with jealousy,
they learn what envy is.
If children live with shame,
they learn to feel guilty.
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 approval,
they learn to like themselves.
If children live with acceptance,
they learn to find love in the world.
If children live with recognition,
they learn to have a goal.
If children live with sharing,
they learn to be generous.
If children live with honesty and fairness,
they learn what truth and justice are.
If children live with security,
they learn to have faith in themselves
and those around them.
If children live with friendliness,
they learn that the world is a nice place
in which to live.
If children live with serenity,
they learn to have peace of mind.

With what are your children living?

Dorothy L. Nolte

"Heaven's Littlest Angels"

I hope this page has touched a spot in your heart. Have you read my "Angels' Stories"? If not, please do. Just click on any of the three cherubs. Then, please visit Heavens' Littlest Angels......Simply click on the graphic below. Oh and please tell a friend!

These children did not need
to be in heaven yet.
These angels were MURDERED!
I've adopted these angels
in the hope that I can make more
people aware of this tragedy.
This is a world wide problem,
probably happening a lot closer
to home then we'd all like to see.
Please go visit Littlest Angels to see
if there's any way you could help.



The Blank Page

A child's life is a blank page.
What will the first words be?
Shut up! Get out of my sight.
Go play. Don't touch!
You, that child's parent,
write upon These words teach fear.
They register unwanted-ness.
They say, "I don't love you."
Let your words teach gentleness and beauty.
Let them supply high moral principles,
courage to meet life's disappointments,
pride in a job well done.
Use words that reflect your love:
Beautiful, son! You did a great job.
Don't worry--we'll clean it up together.
I'm so proud of you!
When your child is grown,
you will look at him and see
the words you wrote on that blank page.
Write words you will be proud of!

Author Unknown

Created on September 5th, 1999.
Updated on December 7th, 2001.