If a child lives with criticism,
he learns to condemn.
he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility,
he learns to fight.
he learns to fight.
If a child lives with fear,
he learns to be apprehensive.
he learns to be apprehensive.
If a child lives with pity,
he learns to feel sorry for himself.
he learns to feel sorry for himself.
If a child lives with ridicule,
he learns to be shy.
he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with jealousy,
he learns what envy is.
he learns what envy is.
If a child lives with shame,
he learns to feel guilty.
he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with encouragement,
he learns to be confident.
he learns to be confident.
If a child lives with tolerance,
he learns to be patient.
he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with praise,
he learns to be appreciative.
he learns to be appreciative.
If a child lives with acceptance,
he learns to love.
he learns to love.
If a child lives with approval,
he learns to like himself.
he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with recognition,
he learns that it is good to have a goal.
he learns that it is good to have a goal.
If a child lives with sharing,
he learns about generosity.
he learns about generosity.
If a child lives with honesty and fairness,
he learns what truth and justice are.
he learns what truth and justice are.
If a child lives with security,
he learns to have faith in himself and in those about him.
he learns to have faith in himself and in those about him.
If a child lives with friendliness,
he learns that the world is a nice place in which to live.
he learns that the world is a nice place in which to live.
If you live with serenity,
your child will live with peace of mind.
your child will live with peace of mind.
With what is your child living?
I love this poem. It speaks great truth as to how children perceive actions and words or the lack of them. It shows just how much influence we as adults and educators have on children.
ReplyDeleteI agree the enviroment shapes a childs personility and strength when growing up. I just cant figure out a way to get involved in families of those children to help educate parents in how the childs environment affects a child for life.
ReplyDeleteCharika I remind myself every day that the words I speak from my mouth can be life or death to my children. I had to copy this and put it on my wall as a constant reminder. Thanks for sharing!
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