Children Learn What They Live

Children Learn What They Live  
By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.

(兒童成長箴言英文版)
(尋覓已久，終於找到！)
(值得細思量的教養觀)

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. 
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to be shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn what envy is.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn to be patient.
If children live with praise, they learn to appreciate.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty and fairness, they learn what truth and justice are.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those around them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.
If children live with serenity, they learn to have a peace of mind.
With what are your children living?