3.27.2009

Words of Wisdom


President Benson’s 10 Suggestions for Successful Parenting

“Thinking of the example of his own mother and that of his beloved and faithful wife, Flora, President Benson has offered ten specific suggestions for mothers as they guide their precious children:

1. Take time to always be at the crossroads in the lives of your children, whether they be six or sixteen.

2. Take time to be a real friend to your children.

3. Take time to read to your children. Remember what the poet wrote:

You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be— I had a mother who read to me.


4. Take time to pray with your children.

5. Take time to have a meaningful weekly home evening. Make this one of your great family traditions.

6. Take time to be together at mealtimes as often as possible.

7. Take time daily to read the scriptures together as a family.

8. Take time to do things together as a family.

9. Take time to teach your children.

10. Take time to truly love your children. A mother’s unqualified love approaches Christlike love."

(see Ezra Taft Benson, To the Mothers in Zion, pamphlet, 1987, pp. 8–12; see also Ezra Taft Benson, Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1990, pp. 32–36).

Thomas S. Monson, “Memories of Yesterday, Counsel for Today,” Ensign, May 1992, 4–5

3 comments:

Jodi said...

Thanks Shari for the post, Jack and I are in the middle of 3 Day Potty Training right now and with all the stress of the last couple of days I've felt pretty low. What a beautiful poem about Mothers and a great list for successful parenting.

Jessie said...

That really sums it all up, doesn't it! I love those simple steps!

Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke said...

I just got this in an email from someone...did someone just share it recently?