The Lord has commanded us to teach the gospel to our children. Moses spoke of this. Deut. 6: 7. In our day the Lord has added, bring up your children in light and truth. It is the parents responsibility to teach their children. In this day of rampant immorality and addictive pornography parents have a sacred responsibility to teach their children the importance of God in their lives. Those evils so highly destructive of divine potential are to be strictly shunned by children of God.
How can we best teach our children? D&C 121: 41-43
If your child is going the wrong way ask yourself, "What can I say or do to persuade him or her to choose a better way?"
1. When giving necessary correction do it quietly, privately, lovingly and not publicly.
2. If rebuke is required show an increase in love promptly so that seeds of resentment may not remain. 3. To be persuasive your love must be sincere and your teaching based on divine doctrine and correct principles.
4. Do not try to control your children. Instead listen to them, help them to learn the gospel, inspire them and lead them toward eternal life.
5. You are God's agents in the care of children He has entrusted to you. Let His divine influence remain in your hearts as you teach and persuade.
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