If a child lives with criticism
she learns to condemn
If a child lives with hostility
she learns to fight
If a child lives with ridicule
she learns to be shy
If a child lives with shame
she learns to feel guilty
If a child lives with tolerance
she learns to be patient
If a child lives with encouragement
she learns confidence
If a child lives with praise
she learns to appreciate
If a child lives with fairness
she learns justice
If a child lives with security
she learns to have faith
If a child lives with approval
she learns to like himself
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship
she learns to find LOVE in the world.
Let us all, as parents, relatives, teachers, workers and friends endeavour to help the children we meet live with the positives rather than the negatives. Help them find love in the world, help them find love in us.
Then we shall see the little ones bloom into balanced and precious adults. |
