Children Learn What They Live
by Dorothy Law Nolte
Adapted by Anita Baker
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.
If children live with tolerance,
They learn patience.
If children live with encouragement,
They learn confidence.
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 fait.
If children live with approval,
They learn to like themselves.
If children live with acceptance and friendship,
We learn to find love in the world.
