Sister Coleen K. Menlove
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Children need to hear exclamations of joy and hope in the gospel. The light of the gospel is "a voice of gladness that parents can help their children come to know. The adversary is real, but children can feel the peace and joy that come as they exercise faith in Jesus Christ. Our children will not experience this light unless we teach them the gospel."
A mother whose daughter was the only member of the Primary in a small branch of the church held faithful Primary meetings, teaching the little girl the principles of the gospel through lessons, prayers and songs. "This mother's diligence became her daughter's delight. . . .
"Life can be fast-paced for parents and is becoming so for children. It would be easy to say there isn't enough time to fit it in. Looking back at a time that passed all too quickly, I can now see that each day was filled with precious little moments full of opportunity to help our children hear the voice of gladness in the gospel.
"Children are always learning from us. They are learning what is important by what we choose to do as well as what we choose not to do. Casual, infrequent family prayers, scripture study and family home evenings will not be enough to fortify our children. Where will children learn the gospel and standards such as chastity, integrity and honesty if not at home? These values can be reinforced at church, but parents are the most capable and most effective in teaching them to their children."
