Sunday, November 14, 2010

Favorite Children's Poem

Children Learn What 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.

This is my favorite children's poem; the first time I read the poem it really made me reflect. I agree with every line of this poem; children are products of their environments.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Lisa, I appreciate all the wonderful things you said about me...the check is in the mail; just kidding. I am proud to have you as my daughter too.Your webpage looks very good, keep up the good work. Are you coming home for Thanksgiving?
    I love you,

    Daddy

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