Today Marvetta was inspired to focus on how we need to teach our children the importance of The Law of Chastity. "Children are naturally curious. They want to know how their bodies work. They want to know where babies come from. If parents answer all such questions immediately and clearly so children can understand, children will continue to take their questions to their parents. However, if parents answer questions so that children feel embarrassed, rejected, or dissatisfied, they will probably go to someone else with their questions and perhaps get incorrect ideas and improper attitudes. It is not wise or necessary, however, to tell children everything at once. Parents need only give them the information they have asked for and can understand. While answering these questions, parents can teach children the importance of respecting their bodies and the bodies of others. Parents should teach children to dress modestly. They should correct the false ideas and vulgar language that children learn from others. By the time children reach maturity, parents should have frankly discussed procreation with them. Children should understand that these powers are good and were given to us by the Lord. He expects us to use them within the bounds He has given us. Little children come to earth pure and innocent from Heavenly Father. As parents pray for guidance, the Lord will inspire them to teach children at the right time and in the right way."
Thank you, Marvetta, for providing two LDS resources for parents to use in preparation to teach our children/grandchildren about The Law of Chastity: Growing Up by Brad Wilcox, and Before They Turn Twelve, by Deborah Pace Rowley.
I know that we need to empower our children/grandchildren with age-appropriate knowledge, as well as testimonies of the blessings that come from obeying the commandments. I am grateful for the guidance of the Holy Ghost as I prepare my children to face the world that they will live in.
