If a child lives with criticism he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility he learns to fight.
As a child lives with fear, he learns to be apprehensive.
If a child lives with pity, he learns to feel sorry for himself.
When a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with jealousy, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with encouragement, he learns to be confident.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns how to be patient.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to be appreciative.
If a child lives with acceptance, he learns to love.
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with fairness, he learns what justice is.
If a child lives with honesty, he learns what truth is.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith in himself and those about him.
If a child lives with friendliness, he learns the world is a nice place in which to live.
What is your child living?

Credits: Dorothy L. Law