Importance of Teaching Properly
Some parents fail to teach their children
appropriately
Elder Delbert L. Stapley of the Quorum of the Twelve extolled the value of teaching by example: “A wise man, when asked to list three cardinal points that exemplified the lives of the great teachers of all time and that would be a guide to new teachers, said: ‘First, _______. Second, ________. Third, ________.’”
Many parents tend to _____ their children and shield them from the responsibilities they once had to go through—experiences that helped them become ____ adults.
overindulge. capable.
Make sure your expectations are
reasonable
Perhaps the most crucial years in a person’s life occur when he or she may be the most carefree and unconcerned about the future—childhood and adolescence. During these formative years, children acquire ____, ____, and ____ that will guide their behavior throughout their lives.
values, attitudes, and habits
One of the great challenges and opportunities parents have is to teach their children in such a way that the children will want to
follow their parents' counsel
When parents dole out goods and services to their children while requiring little in return, their children lose the motivation to become _____ and _____.
self-reliant. responsible
Instead of speaking in a ____ or ____ way, be ____ and ____.
negative. general. positive. specific.
After learning to talk, children ask ____ to help them gain information about the world.
questions
Robert D. Hales observed that "Examples become memories that..."
guide our lives
Elder Neal A. Maxwell of the Quorum of the Twelve taught, “Those who do _____ for their children will soon find they can do _____ with their children.”
too much. nothing.
_____ or _____ evenings are often ideal (for making requests.
Family councils. family home evenings.
Children are born with a natural desire to
learn
President David O. McKay described example as
"the best and most effective way of teaching."
Parents should also teach their children to _____ others.
serve
Without doing the ____ for the child, demonstrate what you ____.
job. expect.
What does the first presidency say about how the Lord expects parents to take their teaching responsibilities seriously?
“Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of [their] obligations.”
President Thomas S. Monson of the First Presidency explained that Jesus “taught forgiveness by _____. He taught compassion by being _____. He taught devotion by giving of _____. Jesus taught by _____.”
forgiving. compassionate. Himself. example.
As children take on responsibilities, parents need to _____ them when their efforts fall short, and in such cases parents should continue to _____ them to try again.
comfort. encourage.
What are the five principles for parents making their expectations known?
Clarify in your mind what you want. Choose a good time to make your requests. Be positive and specific. Show what you mean. Give lots of positive feedback.