LETTERS: A CHILD LEARNS FROM WHAT HE SEES AND HEARS

To the editor:

This item did something to me when I read it while waiting for my doctor. Please cut this out and post it in your house where everyone can read it each day:

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 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.

JUEL D. MAYFIELD

Jackson, Mo.