Chilren Live What They Learn - Dorothy Law Nolte

I heard this poem at our last MOPS meeting. It put some things in perspective for me and what other kids maybe going through.

If children live with criticism
They learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility,
They learn to fight.
If children live with ridicufle,
They learn to be shy.
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 honesty,
They learn truthfulness.
If children live with security,
They learn to have faith in themselves and others.
If children live with friendliness,
They learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

* Hearing this came at a great time for me. There are a couple of kids in Kendra's class that we have been praying for every day. If I have learned anything while Kendra has been in school, it is that I need to make sure I step it up to the plate every single day and instill in her that she is loved and no matter what always show love.