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Children Learn What They Live

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 fear, he learns to be apprehensive.


If a child lives with pity, he learns to feel sorry for himself.


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


If a child lives with jealousy, he learns what envy is.


If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.


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


If a child lives with tolerance, he learns 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 recognition,

he learns that it is good to have a goal.


If a child lives with sharing, he learns about generosity.


If a child lives with honesty and fairness,

he learns what truth and justice are.


If a child lives with security,

he learns to have faith in himself and in those about him.


If a child lives with friendliness,

he learns that the world is a nice place in which to live.


If you live with serenity,

your child will live with peace of mind.


With what is your child living?

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