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Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Psalm 144:12 The prayer of every parent?

Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Psalm 144:12

Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Psalm 144:12

Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Psalm 144:12

Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Psalm 144:12 How can we have such children? The role of parents Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it. Prov. 22:6

Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Psalm 144:12 How can we have such children? The role of parents Impossible to depart once brought up properly? Reverse true? Train up a child in the way he should not go, Even when he is old he will not turn to it.

Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Psalm 144:12 How can we have such children? The role of parents Listen, O heavens, and hear, O earth; For the LORD speaks, "Sons I have reared and brought up, But they have revolted against Me. ” Isaiah 1:2

Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Psalm 144:12 How can we have such children? The role of parents Teach Prov. 4:1-4 Set example Prov. 23:26 Be tough Prov. 13:24 Set priorities Prov. 15:16

Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Psalm 144:12 How can we have such children? The role of parents You will make mistakes There are no guarantees Children have free will Do the very best you can

Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Psalm 144:12 How can we have such children? The role of young people Listen Prov. 19:27 Trust God Prov. 3:5-6 Don’t trust self Prov. 3:7 Be pure Prov. 1:10-11,15-16

Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Psalm 144:12

Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace; Psalm 144:12