Children Learn What They Live
If a child lives with criticism,
He 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.
1972. Dorothy Law Nolte
One of my very favorite poems...moves me every time.
1972. Dorothy Law Nolte
One of my very favorite poems...moves me every time.
I need reminders sometimes...
I clean my house, watch TV, surf the net, make food, and talk on the phone...
sometimes I do these things and forget that I brought this beautiful child into the world and I am the person responsible for showing him what life is all about...
I want him to explore nature...to see the beauty in little things...to shut off the TV...to play more games...
to have a huge imagination...that it is a good thing to not always get his way...to have responsibility...to show kindness to others...to laugh more...to be good...
& believe me...he is a good little boy...kind, generous, loving, smart, empathetic, & a great listener
I think we are doing a pretty good job...:)
It's kind of amazing how much they teach you too...he is sooo smart...& so good.
He teaches me everyday...
I am a blessed woman.
But, I need to remember to slow down...to make more time...for just him...
because in an instant. time will pass me by.
I clean my house, watch TV, surf the net, make food, and talk on the phone...
sometimes I do these things and forget that I brought this beautiful child into the world and I am the person responsible for showing him what life is all about...
I want him to explore nature...to see the beauty in little things...to shut off the TV...to play more games...
to have a huge imagination...that it is a good thing to not always get his way...to have responsibility...to show kindness to others...to laugh more...to be good...
& believe me...he is a good little boy...kind, generous, loving, smart, empathetic, & a great listener
I think we are doing a pretty good job...:)
It's kind of amazing how much they teach you too...he is sooo smart...& so good.
He teaches me everyday...
I am a blessed woman.
But, I need to remember to slow down...to make more time...for just him...
because in an instant. time will pass me by.
So true! It goes so fast- or I should say "THEY" grow so fast. I love the poem. I have heard it before but it is a good reminder. I used to be a TV junkie- but now it only goes on after the kiddos are in bed- and we read- build towers- and make things (usually messy). I think the only time the house is clean is after I put the kids down and before they wake up in the morning.
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing mama! Don't forget to give yourself a pat on the back now and then!
Hugs-
L