From Teachings of St. Augustine

  • When students are tired, encourage them with a cheerful attitude.
  • When students are discouraged, encourage them with consideration and patience.
  • When students are bored, encourage them with care to find new and exciting things.
  • When students are sad, encourage them with love and joy.
  • When students are apathetic, encourage them with compassion and energetic exhortation.
  • When students are tense and fearful, encourage them with kindness and tact in building trust.
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