my aunt gave me a framed plaque with this on it. it is well worth the read.




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 feel 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 appriciate.

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.

if a child lives with acceotance and freindship,
he learns to find love in the world........