Your Family Can Be Happy

How to Educate Your Child  

"These words that I commanding you today, must be on your heart, and  you must inculcate them in your sons." -Deuteronomy 6:6, 7.


When Jehovah created the family arrangement, he put parents in charge of their children.  (Colossians 3:20) It is your responsibility  as a parent to train your child to love Jehovah and to become a responsible adult.  (2 Timothy  1:5; 3:15)  You must also learn what is in the heart of your son or daughter. Of course, your own example is very important. You can best teach Jehovah's Word to your child if you first put it in your own heart. -Psalm 40:8.

1 MAKE IT EASY FOR YOUR CHILDREN TO TALK TO YOU

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS:  "Be quick to listen, slow to speak."  (James 1:19) You want your children to feel that they can talk to you freely.  They must know that you are ready to listen when they need to speak. Create a peaceful environment so that they will find it easy to express themselves.  (James 3:18) If they think that you will be harsh or judgmental, they may not be truly open to you. Be patient with your children, and  frequently assure them of your love.  - Matthew 3:17; 1 Corinthians  8:1. 

WHAT YOU CAN DO: 

Be available when your children need to talk

Have conversations with your children regularly, not just when there are problems

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