THE EARLY YEARS

If a child lives with criticism . . . s/he learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility . . .  s/he learns to fight.

If a child lives with fear . . .  s/he learns to be apprehensive.

If a child lives with jealousy. . . .s/he learns to feel guilt…

If a child lives with encouragements/he learns to be confident.

If a child lives with praise . . . s/he learns to be appreciative.

If a child lives with approval . . . s/he learns to like her/himself…

If a child lives with security . . .  s/he learns to trust in her/himself and others.

If a child lives with friendliness . . . s/he learns the world is a nice place in which to live.