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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 30, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 16.

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Training Children

By Mrs. J. J. Watts

MRS. J. J. WATTS
WHAT you want your children to be you must be yourself. This truth has passed into a proverb: “Like father, like son; like mother, like daughter.” Do not fear to show your love and appreciation; be as ready to say “If you please” and “Thank you” to your children as to older persons or to strangers. By a spirit of courage and good cheer show them the joys of service. Be firm in exacting obedience. No one likes children who do not know how to mind promptly. Do not nag. Many little faults and failings should be apparently overlooked, yet they must be corrected in a tactful way. This will require much prayer and study. Guide your children in selecting the proper associates, and make home and home pleasures so attractive that they will not care to “run the streets” or visit amusement places of questionable character.
God alone can help you as mothers to be patient and faithful; God alone can give you wisdom to meet the many perplexities which are your daily lot. But he has promised never to leave nor forsake, and we may call on him in every hour of need. If the parents work harmoniously in the training of their children, the work will be much easier. May God help us to live consistent lives, that we may successfully lead the lambs of the flock into his service.