Whatever we teach our children, we teach ourselves.
Teaching Principles
molly lemeris and dawn elise evans
1986
Acceptance-
To teach our children to practice tolerance of others and self-acceptance.
Commitment-
To teach our children the importance of self-discipline.
Faith-
To teach our children that there is a greater force that guides them and to trust in the unseen.
Freedom-
To teach our children that liberty means freedom for all.
Generosity-
To teach our children that to give is to receive; that giving comes from the heart.
Gentleness-
To teach our children to look for, and appreciate life’s many miracles. Use tenderness regularly.
Joy-
To teach our children to celebrate life whenever possible.
Light-
To teach our children that light is possible because of darkness. Live in light.
Love-
To teach our children that love is given unconditionally and that love drives out fear.
Patience-
To teach our children to relinquish making demands on others and of life. Focus on intention instead.
Peace
To reach our children that peace is found first in the heart.
Truth-
To teach our children that truth is paramount. “Be still and listen to the truth.”
This quote is from A Course in Miracles
