As I was doing some spring cleaning in the office last week, I came across a little card that I found at a Christian bookstore during my college years. I read through it and remembered again the importance of its words. You may have seen it before, but every time I read it, it has an impact on me.
Here is what it says:
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.
© Russ Berrie and Company, Inc.
This makes me think about what kind of teacher I am and what kind of parent I want to be. What about you? Do you have thoughts or opinions about these words?
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