Lessons from Life for a child

A child that lives with ridicule learns to be timid;
A child that lives with criticism learns to condemn;
A child that lives with distrust learns to deceitful;
A child that lives with antagonism learns to be hostile;
A child that lives with affection learns to love;
A child that lives with encouragement learns confidence;
A child that lives with truth learns justice;
A child that lives with praise learns to appreciate;
A child that lives with sharing learns to be considerate;
A child that lives with knowledge learns wisdom;
A child that lives with patience learns to be tolerant;
A child that lives with happiness will find love and beauty.
                                                 ........by Ronald Russell