Courageous Parenting
Larry R. Lawrence
Of the Second Quorum of the 70
October 2010 General Conference
In these last days, what the world really needs is courageous parenting from mothers and fathers who are not afraid to speak up and take a stand.
“Parenting is not a popularity contest” -Elder Joe J. Christensen
“Sometimes we are afraid of our children—afraid to counsel with them for fear of offending them.” -Elder Robert D. Hales
Young people understand more than we realize because they too have the gift of the Holy Ghost.
It’s so important for husbands and wives to be united when making parenting decisions.
It is vital that parents have the courage to speak up and intervene before Satan succeeds.
"When morality is involved, we have both the right and the obligation to raise a warning voice.” -President Boyd K. Packer
Consider five fundamental practices that have the power to fortify our youth:
1. family prayer
2. Family scripture study
3. family home evening
4. family dinner together
5. regular one-on-one interviews with each child.
One of the most effective ways we can influence our sons and daughters is to counsel with them in private interviews.
Satan and his followers are striving to bring this generation down; the Lord is counting on valiant parents to bring them up.
Good lesson Tam.
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