I found this poem and wanted to share... 'What they live'

[DaintreeDream]

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.


(Previously posted by 'pjbuk' - Activist Hippie)

[melbel]

Thats one of my favourite pieces of prose...I have it on a piece of framed stained glass one of my students gave me many years ago....Thanks for sharing.....

[mrsmac]

We have put that in our school newsletter a number of times in the past, its worth remembering.

[missymiss]

We have put that in our school newsletter a number of times in the past, its worth remembering.

That's a good idea.

I was at a naming day yesterday and the celebrant used this as part of the ceremony.