Raising Resilient Children

It is a wonderful blessing to have children. But then I have the concern as to whether or not I will be able to raise my child to be strong and follow the path of righteous living. With all of the influences from the world around us and temptations to place importance on material things, I find it a challenge.

Without the gospel teachings providing direction and the bigger picture for Eternity, I think life would be lacking in purpose and value. Helping children to understand and experience the joy of serving others; learning about their heritage and family from an eternal perspective, and that they are part of a plan.   Being taught that they have a Father in Heaven that knows them personally and loves them helps provide security and define a higher purpose for their life.

  Teaching them that their choices do matter and that there are consequences good and bad, so helping them to learn the joy of making good choices. Teaching your child that what they may think as an easy choice, may in the long run, make for a much more difficult and unfulfilled life. Also, that there are rules or guidelines in place for our protection, not intended to confine us or make us unhappy. Teaching our children that there is joy and safety in being obedient and following the gospel in this very turbulent world is the best gift we can give them.