Wednesday, June 3, 2020

CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE



If children live with...
criticism, they learn to condemn
hostility, they learn to fight
ridicule, they learn to be shy
shame, they learn to feel guilty
tolerance, they learn to be patient
encouragement, they learn to be confident
praise, they learn to appreciate
fairness, they learn justice
security, they learn to have faith
approval, they learn to like themselves
acceptance and friendship,
they learn to find love in the world.

~author unknown~

Let's teach our kids love and acceptance for one another, no matter what our differences, starting from the day they are born.  Teach them love for one another, which should include love of self. It is not our weakness, it is our strength.  

 Children are our most precious commodity, they are our hope for a better world. 




(A photo I have shared before but am using again for today's post)
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37 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerJune 3, 2020 at 11:42 PM

    I totally agree!!

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  2. Elephant's ChildJune 4, 2020 at 2:05 AM

    How true it is.

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  3. ValerieJune 4, 2020 at 5:12 AM

    Yes, indeed.

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  4. eileeninmdJune 4, 2020 at 5:37 AM

    So true, great post and advice. Have a great day!

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  5. Margaret DJune 4, 2020 at 8:22 AM

    Lovely photos you have shared :)
    Those words are so true.
    Take care.

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 6, 2020 at 12:49 AM

      Thank you Margaret, they definitely spoke to me. You take care too :)

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  6. RedJune 4, 2020 at 10:10 AM

    Absolutely right that tolerance starts as very young children.

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 6, 2020 at 12:52 AM

      Thanks Red :) I have always thought these teachings should begin at the start of a young life.

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  7. RhodesiaJune 4, 2020 at 11:26 AM

    Sounds good to me. If only parents would teach their children manners and respect which sadly seems to be lacking in a lot of kids today. I must say I find the French children generally very polite and caring.

    So glad that you are seeing insects in a different light now :-) Take care Diane

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 6, 2020 at 12:55 AM

      Thank you Diane, I know what you mean but have to say I have been very impressed by the young people I have met lately. It's good to see. About the insects, macros really open up their world to me, and my curiosity. Fascinating creatures!

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  8. gigi-hawaiiJune 4, 2020 at 12:34 PM

    Beautiful quote and picture. Yes, start when they are little.

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  9. Anne Hagman-NiilolaJune 4, 2020 at 2:36 PM

    Cute!

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  10. ChristineJune 4, 2020 at 3:44 PM

    children are our hope.

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 6, 2020 at 12:56 AM

      They are, I really do believe that. Thanks Christine :)

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  11. GosiaJune 4, 2020 at 4:59 PM

    your photo looks great

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  12. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenJune 4, 2020 at 9:01 PM

    Amen!

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 6, 2020 at 12:56 AM

      I second that, Amen! Thank you Martha Ellen :)

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  13. BetsyJune 4, 2020 at 9:16 PM

    I have a copy of the verse to hang up. Mom always did too. I see children downtown where parents have very young ones participating and holding up signs in front of filthy words written on the monuments. It cant stop this way. Not every one is going to think or be what we want, I tell my grand children, but they do not have to be that way.

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 6, 2020 at 12:58 AM

      Hi Betsy, I do so agree. Thank you for your thoughts :)

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  14. R's RueJune 5, 2020 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful

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  15. Lowcarb team memberJune 5, 2020 at 2:15 PM

    A most welcome post, and yes, children are our most precious commodity, they are our hope for a better world.

    All the best Jan

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 6, 2020 at 12:58 AM

      Thank you Jan, and all the best to you too :)

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  16. KayJune 5, 2020 at 8:52 PM

    I was a 1st grade teacher so I’ve seen this and know its truth. Coincidentally, my post today was along the same lines. Unfortunately, we have too many children learning to be prejudiced, fearful and full of hate. However, I’m also hopeful that with all the protesting, dialogue, and focus on solutions... I hope... I hope some real change can begin.

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 6, 2020 at 1:22 AM

      Hi Kay, I want to thank you as I know you must have been an amazing and compassionate teacher. This I know with surety from visiting your blog all these years. Teachers play a very large part in shaping our children's minds. Like you I am hoping change will come, we are both living in hope.

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  17. Great-Granny GrandmaJune 5, 2020 at 11:55 PM

    Amen! That verse is so true.

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  18. LindaJune 6, 2020 at 12:49 AM

    Yes, so true. I feel discouraged but we cannot give up. Perhaps this time things will change.

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 6, 2020 at 1:32 AM

      I know how you feel Linda, no we cannot ever give up on this. I am hopeful that this time things will be better. One way is to remind our politicians at the voting booth. Keeping fingers crossed here for better days for everyone but especially for our children.

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  19. DeniseinVAJune 6, 2020 at 12:51 AM

    Thank you Laurie, they certainly are :)

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