Feature Reports - Accompanying God's Children
for Growth
Respect Children and Be Their Friends
By Sister LiangLiang, NanTou, Formosa (Originally in Chinese)
After all of these years, I’ve come to
realize deeply that it takes great patience and willingness to listen
in order to educate children. My child matured early, mentally speaking,
for her age and is very understanding. I think it is due to the constant
contact with Master’s teachings since the fetus stage. Her moods
are well under control. On the contrary, it is me who needs to do a
lot of introspection and improve. Many times, I forced my will upon
her. Though she was unwilling to obey, she still tried to cooperate
with me. Later I gradually realized that she actually has her own opinion.
All I need to do is to understand her and give the right advice, and
then she would be glad to accept.
I once encountered a problem during the course
of raising her when she confessed to me that she did not like to meditate.
Upon hearing it, I was very upset and surprised. But I did not blame
her because I felt the problem originated from me. Though she received
initiation since young and has been meditating with us all the time,
she understood Master’s teaching very little. She only knew to
meditate, but did not understand the reason behind it. This reminded
me that it should not be taken for granted that whatever we think is
best would be accepted easily by our loved ones, because they need time
to learn as well. After that, I started explaining Master’s teachings,
the logic behind spiritual practice and vegetarianism before her bedtime.
I tried helping her understand that spiritual practice is an inseparable
part of life.
Now, whenever my child has questions or encounters
difficulties, I will first listen carefully to her opinion, then ask
her how she would like to handle it. If she is not sure, I would then
give advice. This way she knows that I respect her and am willing to
discuss her problems trustingly. This trust is built upon my respect
and love for my child, and that’s how I have become her good reliable
friend.
Everyone wishes to be respected, including children!
Master taught us “to be children’s friends.” To be
children’s friends, we have to respect them. When they feel they
are treated with respect, they will be reminded of their own noble God
nature and naturally will try to act upon their noble, kind qualities
and be responsible for their actions.
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