If a Child Lives With...

If a child lives with criticism
s/he learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility
s/he learns to fight.

If a child lives with ridicule
s/he learns to be shy.

If a child lives with anger
s/he learns to be withholding.

If a child lives with jealousy
s/he learns to feel guilty.

BUT if a child lives with security
s/he learns to trust.

If a child lives with patience
s/he learns to be tolerant.

If a child lives with honesty
s/he learns to be truthful.

If a child lives with fairness
s/he learns justice.

If a child lives with encouragement
s/he learns to be confident.

If a child lives with praise
s/he learns to be appreciative.

If a child lives with approval
s/he learns to like himself.