Fwd: GEMS-Teachings: Teaching and Protecting Children in the Home

Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
Teaching and Protecting Children in the Home
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“To teach our children the gospel of Jesus Christ and to protect them
from the influences of a wicked world, love must abide in our homes. We
should cherish and care for our children with unwavering dedication. . . .
You young parents who are beginning your families must guard against
seeking financial gain, worldly comforts, or achievement at the expense of
your children. You must guard against being so anxious to get to work or to
a meeting that you do not have time for your family, especially time to
listen to anxious little voices. Always remember this timeless counsel from
a prophet of God, President David O. McKay: ‘No other success can
compensate for failure in the home.’ (Improvement Era, June 1964, p.
445.)

“We cannot and we must not allow the school, community,
television, or even Church organizations to establish our children’s
values. The Lord has placed this duty with mothers and fathers. It is one
from which we cannot escape and one that cannot be delegated. Others may
help, but parents remain accountable. Therefore, we must guard the sanctity
of our homes, because that is where children develop their values,
attitudes, and habits for everyday living.”

Topics: parents, teaching, home

( M. Russell Ballard, “Teach the Children,” Ensign, May 1991, 79-80)