7 Pillars of a Quality Education: Part Two

This is part one of a 7 part blog post series, taken from Joyce Burges’s book, “Teach Me How To Teach My Child”, available on Amazon.

The Second Pillar: Teach Your Children to Hear Wise Instruction

David said that the heroes of his home will be the people of God.  In our society, there are many voices that try to invade our private lives.  Teach your children to discern loving instruction and wicked instruction.  This is done by drawing them to ourselves. 

Because we love them the most and have the deepest concern for them, we should seek to be the ones who influence them more than anyone else.  Listening is a great part of learning.  Hearing what parents have to say is vital to a child.  This kind of teaching will instruct the child even when he’s alone. 

We must have confidence in God’s blessing on us as parents and in His wisdom and ability, He has given us to rear our children.  Begin by telling your children that God’s word is the truth and nothing compares to its standards and meanings.  By your example, encourage them that reading the Book of Proverbs is a part of their daily pleasure. 

Gain the heart of your children by asking them to give you their hearts.  Your words should be carefully given so that they can sense the gravity of this time in their lives, educating them to become productive citizens.  Remember, a word fitly spoken in due season is like apples of gold.  Be assured of your teaching.  Ask your children to attend to your instruction and not to forsake it because the doctrine is very good. 

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.

Proverbs 1:8-9