You live You learn (alanis said it best)
Children learn what they live
If children live with criticism: they learn to condemn
If children live with hostility: they learn to fight
If children live with ridicule: they learn to be shy
If children live with shame: they learn to feel guilty
If children live with encouragement: they learn confidence
If children live with tolerance: they learn to be patient
If children live with praise: they learn to appreciate
If children live with approval: they learn to like themselves
If children live with honesty: they learn truthfulness
If children live with security: they learn to have faith in themselves and others
If children live with acceptance: they learn to love
If children live with friendliness: they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.....I love you love mommy...