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 feel shy.
If a child lives with shame ... 
                             he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance ... 
                             he learns patience.
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. 

by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. 
 

Teach them to love.