Children Learn What They Live by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.
Sometimes when we are busy and stressed it is easy to forget about our effect on other people. I re-read this again today and feel it is still as valuable a lesson as the first time I saw it. If only everyone could read and remember this.
If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.
June 6th, 2007 at 5:32 am
I posted this yesterday. It’s one worth remembering. I hope you are all having a good week over there.
Jill.
Sorry Jill I meant to credit you for putting it on. You are right it is a good one to remember.
Life is frantic here getting ready- see you soon!