If Children Live with _______. They Learn.

If children live with criticism
They learn to condemn

If children live with hostility
They learn to fight

If children live with fear
They learn to be apprehensive

If children live with pity
They learn to feel sorry for themselves

If children live with jealousy
They learn what envy is

If children live with ridicule
They learn to be shy

If children live with shame
They learn to feel guilt.

If children live with tolerance
They learn to be patient

If children live with encouragement
They learn to be confident

If children live with praise
They learn to appreciate

If children live with approval
They learn to like themselves

If children live with acceptance
They learn to find love in the world

If children live with recognition
They learn to have a goal

If children live with sharing
They learn to be generous

If children live with honesty and fairness
They learn what truth and justice are

If children live with security
They learn to have faith in themselves and in those around them

If children live with friendliness
They learn that the world is a nice place in which to live

If children live with serenity
They learn to have peace of mind.

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