
If
children live with criticism, they learn
to condemn.

If
children live with hostility, they learn to fight.

If
children live with ridicule, they learn
to be shy.

If
children live with tolerance, they learn to be patient.

If
children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.

If
children live with praise, they learn
to appreciate.

If
children live with fairness, they learn
justice.

If
children live with security, they learn
faith.

If
children live with approval, they learn
to like themselves.

If
children live with acceptance and
friendship, they learn to find love in the world.