Peace Tracker...: If today were the last day of my life...

If a Child Lives With...

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 jealousy,

he learns to feel guilty.
But if a child lives with tolerance,

he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement,

he learns self-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 approval,

he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with security,

he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,

he learns to find love in the world.