The subject of foster care is very serious, and for most people it elicits strong emotional feelings. So to counteract some of that seriousness, I will attempt to include some light-hearted info in my blog on a daily (or at least weekly) basis. While this is not as light-hearted as the last fun stuff, it is still good. I like to find unusual things and let you know about them.

Children Learn What They Live
Dorothy Law Nolte

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.

With what is your child living?