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Children Learn What They Live

by Dorothy Law Nolte

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 shame.
He learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with Tolerance.
He learns to feel Patient.
If a child lives with encouragement.
He learns 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 security.
He learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval.
He learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship.
He learns to to find love in the world.

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