A child who lives with Critisism

Learns to condemn

A child who lives with Hostility

Learns to fight

A child who lives with ridicule

Learns to be shy

A child who lives with shame

Learns to feel guilty

A child who lives with tolerance

Learns to be patient

A child who lives with encouragement

Learns confidence

A child who lives with Praise

Learns to appreciate

A child who lives with fairness

Learns justice

A child who lives with security

Learns faith

A child who lives with approval

Learns to like himself

A child who lives with acceptance & friendship

Learns to find love in the world

- Dorothy Law Nolte

"I never knew how to worship until I knew how to love."