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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 trust in himself and others.
If a child lives with honesty...
  He learns what truth is.

If a child lives with approval...
  He learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and love...
  He learns to find love in the world.
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