“What a child lives, she/he will learn …”
If a child lives in an atmosphere of approval – she/he learns to like her/ himself.
If a child lives with encouragement, she/he learns to trust.
If a child lives in an atmosphere of tolerance, she/he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with fairness, she/he learns justice.
If a child is accepted and praised, she/he learns to appreciate others.
If a child lives in an atmosphere of safety, she/he learns to trust.
If a child lives in an atmosphere of acceptance and friendship, she/he learns to trust.
If a child lives in an atmosphere of criticism, she/he learns to condemn.
If a child lives in an atmosphere of hostility, she/he learns to fight.
If a child lives in an atmosphere of mockery, she/he learns to be shy.
If a child is embarrassed, she/he learns to feel guilty.
author: unknown
Los Angeles 1991.
