Children Learn What They Live
By Dorothy Law Nolte
By Dorothy Law Nolte
If children live with criticism,
They learn to condemn.
They learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility,
They learn to fight.
They learn to fight.
If children live with ridicule,
They learn to be shy.
They learn to be shy.
If children live with shame,
They learn to feel guilty.
They learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement,
They learn confidence.
They learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance,
They learn to be patient.
They learn to be patient.
If children live with praise,
They learn to appreciate.
They learn to appreciate.
If children live with acceptance,
They learn to love.
They learn to love.
If children live with approval,
They learn to like themselves.
They learn to like themselves.
If children live with honesty,
They learn truthfulness.
They learn truthfulness.
If children live with security,
They learn to have faith in themselves and others.
They learn to have faith in themselves and others.
If children live with friendliness,
They learn the world is a nice place in which to live.
They learn the world is a nice place in which to live.
Copyright © 1972/1975 by Dorothy Law Nolte
Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.
This is the author-approved short version.
Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.
This is the author-approved short version.
Thank you for the beautiful poem. Good luck in all your future classes. I have enjoyed your blog this class.
ReplyDeleteShari:
ReplyDeleteThis poem speaks to me about the importance of relationships for young children. They need them among adults and their peers. Academics are important for future success; but they will not be fully prepared without social & emotional intelligence as well.
Thank you for sharing throughout this course. The work you do is so important and you are an inspiration. I hope to work with you again.
LouAnn Rhodes
I love your colorful blog page. It has been great being in class with you. I enjoy meeting new people and learning so much from their perspectives. You provided great insight on the topics that were up for discussion.Good luck in your future courses.
ReplyDeleteTracy
I really like the poem also!!
Shari,
ReplyDeleteThe poem you used has always been a favorite of mine too. Thank you for your comments and feedback throughout this course. I look forward to working with you in a future class.
Teri