Dorothy Law Nolte

It is summer and to cool down, most of us love to go swimming on the beach or in our pool. If you plan to have swimming, make sure you watch your children. They are vulnerable to drowning. Just today's news, another incident where a lil child drowned in their pool. Summer is fun if we are careful. It was really sad! I hope parents are careful!

Anyway, here is an inspiring poem that I would like to share to all of you by Dorothy Law Nolte. We should not forget that children are so precious. We should love them and we should make sure that they are safe and loved. Pictures below were taken at Museo Pambata, Philippines.

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 fear,
he learns to be apprehensive.

If a child lives with pity,
he learns to feel sorry for himself.

If a child lives with ridicule,
he learns to be shy.

If a child lives with jealousy,
he learns what envy is.

If a child lives with shame,
he learns to feel guilty.

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

If a child lives with tolerance,
he learns to be patient.If a child lives with praise,
he learns to be appreciative.

If a child lives with acceptance,
he learns to love.

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

If a child lives with recognition,
he learns that it is good to have a goal.

If a child lives with sharing,
he learns about generosity.If a child lives with honesty and fairness,
he learns what truth and justice are.

If a child lives with security,
he learns to have faith in himself and in those about him.

If a child lives with friendliness,
he learns that the world is a nice place in which to live.

If you live with serenity,
your child will live with peace of mind.

Love your children and do not take them for granted.