If A Child....

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 ridicule,
he learns to be shy

If a child lives with shame,
he learns to be guilty

If a child lives with tolerance,
he learns to be patient

If a child lives with encouragement,
he learns confidence

If a child lives with praise,
he learns to appreciate

If a child lives with fairness,
he learns justice

If a child lives with security,
he learns to have faith

If a child lives with approval,
he learns to like himself

And if a child lives with accceptance
and friendship,
he learns to find love in the world.