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22.6.11

Children learn how they live.

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 APPRECIATE.

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 ACCEPTANCE AND FRIENDSHIP,
HE LEARNS TO FIND LOVE IN THE WORLD.