What a Child Learns If a child lives with criticism, she learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight. If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy. If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty. If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient. 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. (Author Unknown) I tried to teach my child with books, She gave me only dirty looks. I tried to teach my child with words, they passed her by oft unheard. Despairingly I turned aside, "How shall I teach this child?" Into my hands she put the key, "Come", she said, "Play with me." -- SUBMIT AN ARTICLE posted: july 9, 2004