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. 

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