What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Read the following verses. Which principles of child-rearing are contained here?"
Answer
The quotations contain several biblical principles for child-rearing. Children should be instructed in the right way from an early age, requiring a combination of loving care and consistent guidance. Parents are warned not to leave children to their own devices or provoke them to anger, but to lead them with patience and according to God's will. The children belong to God and the parents bear the responsibility to guide them toward self‑control and obedience.
The upbringing should proceed "line by line, command by command" and respect the individual personality of the child – lead rather than push.
Early Instruction in the Right Way
»“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4.«
Correction Brings Blessing
»“Discipline your son, and he will give you peace and bring delight to your soul.” Proverbs 29:17; 22:15.«
Danger of Neglect
»“The rod and rebuke give wisdom; but a child left to his own devices brings shame to his mother.” Proverbs 29:15.«
Loving Discipline
»“He who spares his rod hates his son; but he who loves him disciplines him promptly.” Proverbs 13:24.«
Do Not Provoke to Anger
»“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, lest they become discouraged.” Colossians 3:21.«
Lead Rather Than Push
»Allow the children under your care to have their own personality, just as you do. Strive to lead them at all times, but never push them.«
Parents as Role Models of Biblical Principles
»It is God's desire that parents be the embodiment of the principles laid out in His Word for their children... Keeping their children's feet on the narrow path requires faithful effort and constant prayer, but it is possible to love the children and youth and serve God.«
- Child-rearing according to biblical principles Ellen White
- Parental responsibility and God's will in education
- Teaching self‑control and moderation to children
Original Sources (English)
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