| Parents PlaceChildren 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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