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Parenthood (Child Rearing, Teaching and Training)

"It is said that to be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved. The greatest trust that can come to a man and woman is the placing in their keeping the life of a little child" (President David O. McKay).

Parenthood is a responibility that cannot be shifted to others. It is the solemn obligation of every Latter-day Saint parent to do everything within his or her power to instill in his or her children a knowledge of the gospel and the true purpose of life.

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Featured articles:
"A Voice of Gladness for Our Children"
The Lord directed parents to "bring up [their] children in light and truth." He also instructed us to teach our children "to pray, and to walk uprightly before the Lord," and "to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Jesus Christ, � and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost." We help tune their ears, minds, and hearts to recognize "a voice of gladness" and desire to be worthy to obtain eternal joy when we teach the truths of the gospel. 		Menlove, Coleen K.
"Preparing for Parenthood by Making Sense of My Past"
In a devotional address given at Brigham Young University, Brother James R. Young spoke on the importance of reflecting on past experiences that will prepare us for future experiences as parents. He suggests that both impressions and habits that occur in children can have a profound effect on future parental interactions, both positive and negative. 		Young, James R.
"Teach the Children"
"The child grows in wisdom and also in stature. Learning and doing become priorities to be addressed. The parent who procrastinates the pursuit of his responsibility as a teacher may, in years to come, gain bitter insight into Whittier's expression: "Of all sad words of tongue or pen, / The saddest are these: 'It might have been!' " President Monson suggests four simple suggestions that will help parents fulfill their role of teacher to their children. 		Monson, Thomas S.
"The Sacred Responsibilities of Parenthood"
In an address given at Brigham Young University during Campus Education Week, Elder M. Russell Ballard spoke on the sacred responsibilities of parenthood. Using The Family: A Proclamation to the World, he suggests five concepts that will help ensure happy and secure families. Elder Ballard concludes his remarks by stating, “God will give you strength beyond your own as you strive daily to fulfill the most sacred mortal responsibility He gives to His children.” 		Ballard, M. Russell


Additional articles:
"A Parent's Love and Fear" Thomas, M. Catherine
"Bring Up a Child in the Way He Should Go" Hinckley, Gordon B.
"Can Children Learn to Manage Money?" Poulson, Jenniev J.
"Daughters of God" Ballard, M. Russell
"Helping Your Child Select a Career" Johnson, Lynn Eric
"How to Teach Our Children Two-Way Communication" Covey, Stephen R. and Sandra
"Leaving Eden: A Lesson for Parents" Jarvis, Donald K.
"Our Children: Love Them and Listen to Them" Hoole, Daryl V.
"Parenthood" Stone, O. Leslie
"Parents' Concern for Children" Hunter, Howard W.
"Preparing Children for New Situations" Sowby, Laurie Williams
"Self Reliance" Packer, Boyd K.
"Strengthening the Family: Resource Guide for Parents" Church, Publication/Manual
"Take Time for Your Children" Banks, Ben B.
"Teaching Children about Forgiveness: A Guide for Parents" Magazine Staff, Article
"Teaching Children to Govern Themselves" Magazine Staff, Article
"Teaching Our Children to Love the Scriptures" Pinegar, Ed J.
"The Celestial Nature of Self-reliance" Romney, Marion G.
"The Tongue of Angels" Holland, Jeffrey R.
"What the Scriptures Say about Rearing Children" Matthews, Robert J.
"You Can Get Your Teenager to Talk" Dyer, William G.
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