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A friend shared this poem with me and I thought it was most appropriate for a parenting blog. It’s amazing sometimes to think how much influence we as parents have over our children. We should always remember to use that power wisely.
What a Child Learns
If a child lives with criticism,
she 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.
- Author Unknown
Photo, Pingu1963
I LOVE this poem.
It’s actually by Dorothy Law Nolte.
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