Children Learn what they live

For those of you who have been granted the opportunity of bringing forth the next generation, I have some words of wisdom for you. Some of you may already know this, so please consider it a polite reminder. I came across these words in my search for wisdom and thought I may include them in this section on children's prayers. Furthermore, it is about children. Here goes:

If a child lives with criticism,

he learns to condemn.

If a child lives with ridicule,

he learns to be shy.

If a child lives with tolerance,

he learns to be patient.

If a child lives with encouragement,

he learns to have confidence.

If a child lives with fairness,

he learns justice.

If a child lives with approval,

he learns to know himself.

If a child lives with love around him,

he learns to bring love into the world.

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