IF A CHILD LIVES

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 jealousy ...
he learns to feel guilt.

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

If a child lives with encouragement ...
he learns to be confident.

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 honesty ....
he learns what truth is.

If a child lives with fairness ...
he learns justice.

If a child lives with security ...
he learns to trust in himself and others.

If a child lives with friendliness ...
he learns the world is a nice place in which to live.

What is your child living with?

from AISH