I want to teach my children to learn to respect themselves and others. I want them to know that in spite of what others do they are responsible for themselves, by how they respond/react.
I feel that the best way to teach is by example. Therefore I want to surround them with good people. Good values. Good examples. NO, I'm not saying that I'm the perfect example, even though I am trying, but at least I have control over who they associate with and who they see and look up to for their examples.
I know, I can't shelter my kids their whole lives. They will have to go out into the world someday. Why not keep them home with me while they are young and mold able. ;)
My goal or reasoning is teach them as much as I can and as long as I can. If my children, at their ages, are still wanting to be home with me, and around me I'm gonna take advantage of that! :) I'm gonna keep them with me and teach them as much as possible. About life, The Savior, and being respectful and kind. So one day, when they don't want to be around me, which I hope is never, then I know that I taught them the best I could.
The Savior is the best example for kindness. If I teach my children about Christ, and to love Christ, by having Him as the center of our learning, then someday they may be like Him or as close as possible.
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