Children Learn What They Live
Children Learn What They Live
By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.
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.
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December 2, 2008 @ 7:15 pm
I can relate to your feelings about blogging; I too am a neophyte. I have a personal blog, but am embarking on a professional blog for reflection. Your post resonates with me as an educator; the ideas are not new but are thought provoking. It is a reminder that negativity breeds negativity and love and compassion have the ability to grow as well. Our students and often their parents need the encouragement, acceptance, honesty, kindness and friendliness we can offer. Thank you for the reminder.