Black Children Learn What They See
© 2013 by Deborrah Cooper / AskHeartBeat.Com
If black children see weakness, they learn to give up.
If black children see sloth, they learn to be lazy.
If black children see hitting, they learn to be violent.
If black children see stinginess, they learn to be selfish.
If black children see fearfulness, they learn to be afraid.
If black children see patriarchy, they learn females are less than.
If black children see bullying, they learn to feel vindictive.
If black children see negative judgements, they learn to criticize.
If black children see selfishness, they learn to feel entitled.
If black children see humiliation, they learn to feel shame.
If black children see pain, they learn the world is a dangerous place.
BUT
If black children see confidence, they learn anything is possible.
If black children see smiles, they learn acceptance.
If black children see ambition, they learn to never give up.
If black children see excellence, they learn to strive for greatness.
If black children see tolerance, they learn to embrace others.
If black children see caring, they learn to be protective.
If black children see acceptance, they learn to like themselves.
If black children see pride, they learn to be dignified.
If black children see giving without an agenda, they learn to be generous.
If black children see truthfulness, they learn to be honorable.
If black children see uprightness, they learn integrity.
If black children see respect, they learn to show consideration.
If black children see love, they learn they are important to you and that their life has meaning.
Copyright © 2013 by Deborrah Cooper of www.askheartbeat.com
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