As I was reading a friends blog, I stumbled upon this quote an it made perfect sense that I just had to post for others to read. Thanks Ben.
A thought on parenting...not that I do it right
I find a lot of truth in this quote. You may see this in your own life or the lives of your children
By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.
**If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
**If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
**If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
**If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
**If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
**If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
**If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
**If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
**If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
**If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
**If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
**If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
**If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
**If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
**If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
**If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
**If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
**If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
**If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.
Copyright © 1972 by Dorothy Law Nolte
1 comment:
Theresa,
Thanks for sharing that quote. I have seen it before and I love it!
It is a good reminder of what a powerful influence we have on our children. PPPPLEASE talk Brad into moving to Salt Lake! We would love it! We miss you so much! Love you!
Hope you guys have a Happy Turkey Day!
-Sharane :)
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