EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Child, Children (Part 3 of 5)
close confinement in schoolroom injures FE 420; 3T 143
compared to: plastic clay that should be molded 5T 416
vines CG 35
confinement of, indoors ML 138
desiring company of strangers AH 529-30
do not educate, from books CG 300
do not manifest feelings of superiority and aristocracy 3T 529
do not send, to school too early FE 156-7
to school when very young FE 145
erroneous idea that, are too young to be punished PP 578
evil tendencies in, should be restrained FE 150
few months old, Satan works in self-willed CG 289
finds diversion and development in play Ed 215
first discipline of, should be of highest order 5T 416
first few years of, importance of AH 221
more important than any other period 5T 543-4
first important lesson to be learned by, proper denial of appetite is 2SM 437
first instructors of, parents as CT 107
first lesson that should be taught, is that God is their Father CG 487; MH 460; 8T 320
first lessons impressed on, are seldom forgotten CG 193
first lessons of: are of great importance CT 143, 145; FE 416
powerfully influence formation of character CT 143
should be on respect, obedience, reverence, and self-control CT 107
first lessons to be learned by: habits of industry should be among CT 145-6
in becoming Christians ML 164
obedience is one of Ed 287
re Christian life DA 515
self-control is one of CG 91
first manifestation of temper in, importance of correcting 1T 218
should be subdued 1T 218
first school of, home should be CT 107, 145-6; MH 400
first seven years of, have most to do with forming his character CG 193
first teacher of, mother is CT 145; Ed 275
first teachers of, parents as CG 21-5
first teaching of, is to be given by parents CG 23
first textbook of, Bible should be CT 108-9
first three years of CG 82-3, 194
time to bend tiny twig is during CG 194
first years of, mind is most susceptible to impressions during CT 132
time to encourage every good inclination is during AH 246
free use of eggs is harmful to 2T 712; 9T 162
give little notice to CG 37
giving special notice to, is not wise COL 83; CT 141; Ed 237
God used, to proclaim first angel’s message SR 356
God wants, in His family AH 486; ML 228
gospel is made plain enough for MYP 15
habits first formed by, not easily forgotten 1T 396
have: idea of appropriateness of things AH 254
sense of fitness AH 254
having old parents CG 284
hearts of, easy to influence toward piety and virtue CT 180; 4T 142
strong to retain impressions CT 180; 4T 142
household that was ruled by 4T 500
how, become dyspeptics 3T 489
how self-abuse is started among 2T 391
important lessons for, to learn 2T 700
innocent, Christ found rest and peace in society of CT 179
instruction and training of, parents should direct PP 244
large portion of Bible can be made interesting and profitable to CG 513-4
lead, to footstool of prayer in earliest years CG 488
learn the bad more readily than the good CG 302; 2SM 437
love: companionship MH 388
love to God is learned by, at family altar 5T 416
loved to: climb upon Christ’s lap 3T 422
kiss Christ’s pensive face 3T 422
many, have high sense of honor Ed 289
laid away before time of trouble CG 566; 2SM 259
may be: Christians COL 84; CT 142; DA 515
taught lessons from books CT 146
may begin to learn to work while quite young AH 289
may have correct views of sin and salvation while very young CSW 79-80
may have experience in accordance with their years COL 84
meek and humble spirit of, need of 4T 220
mother’s room is place for AH 527
mothers brought, for Christ to bless DA 511
naturally consult mother in little matters of perplexity 2SM 439
nature scenes should be schoolroom of, till eight or ten years of age FE 61; 3T 137
nature’s treasures should be only textbook of, till eight or 10 years of age CG 48; 3T 137
need to come especially close to nature CT 188
need to learn: about their physical structure at first dawn of reason CT 125
from things of nature CG 300
self-denial for good of others 6T 429
that they eat to live and not live to eat MH 383
to be useful in their earliest years CT 146; FE 416-7
to sacrifice from earliest years for good of others 6T 429
what it means to follow Christ CG 490
needs: access to nature’s wonderful lessonbook from his earliest years Ed 100-1
religious instruction at very early age CG 120
notice it if parents disregard God’s word CG 509
of preschool age find delight and instruction in nature Ed 100
offerings of, please God 3T 412
often taught to indulge appetite from cradle AH 261
parents should be only teachers of, till eight or ten years of age FE 61; 3T 137
parents should exercise judgment and discretion for CG 93
parental neglect during first years of, ill effects of 4T 313
persons caring for, are too often ignorant of its physical needs Ed 275
petted and indulged, are harder to manage later 4T 201
physical development of, importance of 3T 137
physical training of, is easier than spiritual training CT 108
practicing self-pollution in infancy 2T 481
pranks learned by, which they will have to unlearn 1T 396
precious religious experience can be had by, of tender age CT 169
religious experience that may be enjoyed by CT 169
religious instruction needed by CT 169; 6T 93
give, in cheerful and happy spirit 6T 93
Satan begins to work with tempers and wills of, at birth AH 202
seldom enjoy themselves alone AH 527; MH 388; 2SM 438-9
should be: free as lambs to run and play out of doors 3T 137
permitted to run and play out of doors FE 60-1
prepared at home to attend church school CT 150
should be taught to: be helpful MH 401
bear light burdens AH 286
bear smaller responsibilities of life CG 340
control their passions 3T 565
deny appetite from cradle 3T 565
exercise self-control CG 400, 457; CT 127; FE 139; PP 562
figure and keep their own accounts CT 168-9
follow temperance principles 3T 567
overcome selfishness from cradle 3T 565
practice self-denial FE 139; CT 127; GC 400; PP 562
read and write CT 168-9
should not be sent to school when very young CT 145; 3T 137, 143
six years old and upward, should bear share of life’s burdens 2T 700
spiritual training of, must not be neglected CT 108
susceptible to: demoralizing influences at very early age CG 198
divine influences while very young AH 321
tantrums of, mothers duty re CG 92-3
teach: claims of God’s law from their early years 5T 329
faith in Christ to cleanse from sin in their early years 5T 329
habits of industry FE 416
in earliest years that God is their Father CG 487
lessons of purity CH 103
principles of temperance from babyhood MH 334; PP 562
sacredness of religious obligations 5T 37
simple lessons from book of nature CT 146
to know and love Christ AH 183
to obey 1T 390
teaching, lessons of helpfulness CT 145-9
tell, Bible stories while very young AH 320-1
temperance lessons should commence with, in cradle Te 179
things that, should learn early MH 401
three characteristics of, that are characteristics of real greatness DA 437
three years old, teaching self-control to CG 194
too young to reason, how to discipline CG 244
train: as younger members of God’s family 5T 326
to help in domestic burdens AH 283; FE 417
to right habits from babyhood 4T 313
train and discipline, from babyhood 5T 323
trembling touch of, heaven’s golden gate will open wide to COL 404
two to four years old CG 132
should learn lessons of self-denial CG 132
undisciplined, become harder to discipline later 1T 219-20; 4T 92
what Christ meant in saying we must become as 3T 529
who is greater in God’s sight than talented and learned man MYP 190
year-old, relatives who laugh at temper of CG 288-9
See also Baby
16. Teach (educate, instruct, or train)
Bible history and doctrine CT 171
by: instruction, discipline, and example 5T 37
precept and example 4T 200
use of simple language 6T 105
constantly in God’s word CT 159
diligently and mercifully CG 493
for: duty 3T 563
fitness in better world 3T 565
God’s kingdom CG 548
heaven 2T 466
service in church SD 223
usefulness AH 265; 1T 686-7; 2T 459-60; 3T 563, 565; 4T 368; 5T 327
world to come CG 38
habits of: order CH 103
self-denial and self-control 3T 567
humility and modesty at home and at SS CSW 46
importance of: how, what, and when they should eat CG 388; ML 146
humble round of everyday duties PP 574
in: childlike simplicity COL 83; CT 142; Ed 107
principles of moral purity 7T 66
right ways of thinking by parents 5T 319
simple language to obey parents CT 169
spiritual things DA 515
various lines of miss. effort MH 402
knowledge of practical life AA 346
laws of health 7T 65
lessons in: economy AH 376, 383, 388; 5T 329; 9T 130-1
frugality AH 376
self-denial MYP 314
simplicity CG 139-42
love and fear of God FE 65
love of Christ CG 487
meaning of typical Day of Atonement 5T 520
neatness, order, and thoroughness at home CG 319-20
need of being controlled by principle 3T 147
not to: place themselves in temptation AH 471
willfully rush into danger AH 471
patiently and carefully CG 493
pleasantly and without scolding or faultfinding CT 159
principles of health reform CG 409
re: Christ’s life, death, and resurrection CG 494
practical duties of life 3T 150
Sabbath ML 287
their own bodies 2T 563
tithes and offerings CSW 140
violation of laws of health CG 459
reverence for God CG 99
right use of money by letting them use it Ed 238-9
rudiments of physiology and hygiene Ed 196
self-control during their first three years CG 194
self-restraint CT 113
truth CSW 78
in simple language easy to be understood 5T 330
value of: money AH 387-8
what it means to transgress God’s law CG 558
with: affection CG 33
love 4T 142
patience AH 205; CG 244; 4T 142
tenderness AH 205
17. Training (education) of CT 107-18; DA 516; FE 420; MH 379-87; MYP 345; PP 175-6, 572-3; SD 312; 2T 405; 5T 319-31, 505-7; 8T 320
Aaron’s failure re 3T 294-5
Abraham’s example in PP 142-4; 1T 405
among Waldenses GC 67
as has been, so their character inclines 3T 367
as tender plants in garden CT 144
begin, from babyhood CG 82
while child is in mother’s arms MH 383
best methods of, parents need to understand CG 477
Bible gives explicit directions re importance of 5T 328
Bible rule should be followed in 4T 381
Bible should be your guide in CG 515
Bible stories as means of Ed 185
blind and foolish fondness in, warning against 4T 383
careful, parents should provide PP 561-2
conduct, on different principles from animal training FE 57
constant self-control needed in, by parents CG 94
co-operation between home and school in CT 150-7
co-operation between parents is needed in Ed 283
counsel given by Solomon re 3T 131
defective 3T 132
Nadab and Abihu as example of PP 360
seen in glutton, tobacco devotee, winebibber, and inebriate 3T 564
devolves chiefly on mother CT 127
discipline in, mother’s duty re CG 238
objectives of CG 223-8
double patience, perseverance, and love needed in AH 173-4
during: first six or seven years of life CG 300
preschool years CG 300-2
early: Christian life is much affected for good or evil by 2T 74
father’s responsibility re Ed 276
is subject that all should carefully study CG 27
educated people are too often ignorant re Ed 275
Eli’s neglect and failure in, results of PP 575-80
extremes in, parents warned against 4T 368-9
faith and works should be combined in CG 66
faithfulness and love should be united in CG 258
father should co-operate with mother in CT 127
father should share with mother in AH 224-5
father’s duty re AH 220-3
father’s neglect of FE 65-6
father’s responsibility re AH 216-9; MH 390-3
first, should be to render loving obedience MH 460; 8T 320
first great object in, soundness of constitution is 2SM 426
God works with faithful parents in 2T 700
God’s curse upon parents unfaithful in 1T 219
God’s method of government as example of CT 155
great care and skill needed in FE 57
greatest burden of, rests on mother CG 230
greatest obstacle to proper, blind parental affection is CG 235
guilt of parents who neglect 4T 204
harsh discipline in, warning against 3T 133
is needed as well as school education 4T 197
should help teacher CG 319
youth unwilling to submit to proper authority because of improper FE 62
inconsistent and uncontrollable spirit in, is like insidious poison 4T 500-1
indulgent, that leads to gluttony MH 384
inefficient, much moral wretchedness caused by 4T 202
instruction given Israel in, is for us MH 405
is: continual school for mother CG 215
continuous work CG 242
sacred work CG 23
justice and mercy should be blended with patience and self-control in 5T 305
knowledge of Scripture is important in CG 41
lack of, leaves heavy responsibility on parents 3T 367
lax, lax training of parents is reflected in 5T 325
laxity and negligence in, results of 5T 325
lesson in, from garden plants COL 83
love and duty should be combined in 3T 195
love and firmness needed in CG 258-68
mistakes of injudicious parents and teachers in 3T 137
modern, is superficial CG 184
moral, intellectual culture must not be exalted above 3T 142
moral and religious, church is not wholly responsible for 4T 198
mother needs to learn right methods of CG 31
mother’s co-operation with God in CG 68
mother’s first duty is CG 171
mother’s special responsibility in AH 184
mother’s work as miss. in 2T 366
mothers should work with wisdom, calmness, and determination in 4T 92
much frivolity and unnecessary pretense in CG 478
must be different from that given to animals FE 57
must not be spasmodic CG 242
need of more, in home duties AH 288
neglect of, displeases God 5T 424
neglect of earliest, makes education more difficult later Ed 295-6
never become impatient or fretful in 3BC 1154
nicest and most difficult work committed to human beings is Ed 292
object lesson in COL 82
from plant development Ed 106
one-sided, develops mental at expense of physical powers CT 145
parents do not commence, early enough 1T 218
parents must devote their best time and thought to CG 184
parents need Spirit in AH 342
parents neglecting God’s instruction re, warning to 3T 294-5
parents should be united in 5T 324
parents should co-operate with God in, by prayer and work CG 22
parents should give more time and care and prayer to AH 161
parents should not let business or pleasure interfere with CG 38
parents should pray for wisdom and help in CG 189
parents should understand principles that underlie MH 380
parents should work unitedly in 2T 405-6
parents who have erred in, encouragement for CG 173
parents’ word should be law in CG 87
parental neglect of 4T 54
parental responsibility for FE 139-44
part of God’s plan for demonstrating Christianity is AH 235
physical and moral health are closely united in 2SM 426
physical culture is important in CT 108
playthings in CT 123
prayer needed in CG 245
principles that should guide in AH 305
proper 3T 131-60
no work requires greater care and skill than FE 57
parents cannot with impunity neglect 7T 66
proverb that applies to CG 18
religious: both parents should work in AH 321
father’s responsibility re AH 216
most successful method of CG 498
neglected by some parents 1T 397
parents’ duty re AH 319
parents should not leave, to church AH 188
parents who neglect 1T 398-9
requires cultivation of mind on part of parents CG 67
responsibility of SD 371
results of wrong, begin to appear in childhood CG 491
results to be expected from 2BC 1039
right, costs something CG 479
parents have not given 2T 365
requires time, perseverance, and prayer CG 506
rule for all who undertake Ed 292-3
sadly defective today AH 265
school, parents who neglect 1T 398-9
Scriptures instruct parents re 5T 329
secret of parents’ success in 4T 198
should be in harmony with principles of God’s word CG 66
should begin in home CT 107
should consist of more than book knowledge CG 195; 3T 131
should prepare children for religious duties CG 224
simpler methods of, return to CT 187
some commanding may be necessary in CG 234
songs as aid in CG 93
spiritual, too little attention given to 4T 54
street, by vicious associates 4T 136
strict discipline essential to CG 85
study lessons given by God in nature for DA 516
subject of, Christian parents need thorough conversion re FE 66
successful, things detrimental to 2T 406
surroundings are important in MYP 78-9
system of, that delights Satan and grieves angels 5T 324
that makes children little more than automatons Ed 288
things that mother should neglect for AH 191-2
things that parents learn in CG 94
threefold, need of FE 59
unfaithfulness in, Eli as example of PP 575-6
unwise and disastrous FE 57
use of Scriptures in CG 242-3
valuable, performance of home duties is CG 36; 1T 558
work in garden or field is 6T 179
violence or harshness not needed in CG 205
when to begin CG 26-8
EGW’s experience in CG 249, 253-5
will as factor in CG 209-14
wisdom in, false notion that to indulge child and not restrain him is 5T 324
wise, is not easy CG 233
work of, devolves chiefly on mother CT 127
mother must stand pre-eminent in CG 24
wrong, given by parents 1T 686
wrong course in physical, bad state of things worsened by 2SM 425
See also Education
18. Miscellaneous
ability and proficiency of, warning against seeking to display CSW 46
absolute control of, destroys self-reliance 3T 132-3
accept Christ more readily than grownups do MH 42
acquaint, with Christ’s name and life from their earliest dawn of reason 8T 320
active hands and minds of, mother should plan amusement or light work to employ CT 115
activities of: must be trained in right direction CG 35-6
parents need not feel it necessary to repress CG 35
susceptible to training AH 286
adoption of WM 232-6
by childless families WM 232
childless couples may do good by WM 232
persons who should not consider WM 232
See also Adoption; Orphan
adults should not manifest cold, harsh, unsympathetic spirit toward CSW 85
affection due to parents by AH 295
affection of, severe discipline by parents weans away 2T 98
win CG 148
all, cannot be treated same way CG 205
all kinds of characters in, to deal with CT 192
allow no pettishness in CG 17
allowing, to do as they please is cruelty CG 326
amusement found by, in garden 4T 136
amusement of, some parents give too much time and attention to CT 123
amusements for See Amusements
angels attend persons who point, to Christ DA 517
animal passions of: depraved and stimulating diet strengthens 2T 62
flesh foods tend to excite 4aSG 132
wrong diet excites CG 188
apostate Israelites sacrificed, to Moloch CG 277
appetite and selfish indulgence grow with 3T 564
appetites of: education of 3T 567-8
parents form 3T 488
parents should restrain CG 388
parents should train MH 384
approach, with kindness 4T 142
are: born to evil 2T 360
Christ’s precious possession CSW 158
Christ’s property bought with His blood 5T 40
God’s property AH 280, 309-10; CG 498; CT 159; 3T 568
heritage from God CT 143
heritage of God COL 195
hope of church 1SM 319
miniature men and women 4T 398
most susceptible to gospel teaching CT 180; DA 515
naturally active and inclined to be busy AH 286
precious trust committed to parents by God AH 161
what parents have made them FE 140; 3T 144
younger members of God’s family AH 161; CG 268; DA 515; Ed 292; FE 158; 2T 259, 366; 4T 398; 6T 94, 201, 205; 7T 63
as: missionaries for God AH 487
mother’s helpers AH 282
precious plants in home garden AH 200; CT 130
as you treat your, so you will treat Christ SD 255
associates of, parents should be very careful re 1T 405
association with, father who was harsh, relentless, unfeeling, cold, and stern in 4T 136-7
associations of: parents should closely guard CG 114
should be most favorable for growth in grace 5T 545
bad habits learned by, during leisure hours with nothing to do 3T 148
baptism does not make Christians of CG 499
baptism of Spirit may be received daily by CT 131
be firm and yet kind to 4T 66
be kind, forbearing, patient, and forgiving to 4T 362
be kind and gentle with CG 218
be kind and tender to, at all times GW 164
be kind and tenderhearted to CG 260
bear with, and yet restrain them 2T 405
become Christ’s disciples by simple process of giving their hearts to Him FE 369
become criminals as result of parental neglect 4T 292
beds of, cleanliness of CG 109
behavior of, away from home reveals history of their home life SD 113
belong to God to be ruled by Him 5T 548
bequeathing property to 3T 121-3
best friends of, parents should be 6T 94
best gifts for, are healthy body, sound mind, and noble character MH 366
best schoolroom for, during his first eight or ten years Ed 208; FE 61; 3T 137
best teacher of, during its first eight or ten years Ed 208
better off dead than taught to treat lightly principles of loyalty to truth 7T 185-6
better off when families stay with smaller churches 6T 198
better portion for, habits of economy, industry, and sobriety are CS 37
better to rear, in rural areas AH 137-8
better to request than to command Ed 290
Bible is not tiresome book to CT 171
Bible lessons should be made simple for CG 43
bind your, to your heart by affection 4T 142
birth of, Jews presented offering to God at AH 473
birthdays of, instruction needed re SD 152
parents’ duty re AH 473-4
blamed sometimes for what parents do 1T 384
blessed by Christ DA 511-7; MH 40-3
blessings brought to family by 2T 647
blind affection that lets, do as they please CT 112
blind and foolish fondness for 4T 383
blind and selfish sentimentalism toward, evil effects of PP 142
bones and blood of, poisoned by father 3T 454
books that: are instructive and interesting entertain SD 178
are Satan’s cunning devices for destroying MH 446-7
should never be placed before 8T 309
born deaf, blind, diseased, or idiotic, parental responsibility for thousands of PP 561
born of aged father, disadvantages of 2SM 423-4
both sexes of, corrupting doctrine re mingling of 2T 482-3
erroneous idea re association of 2T 559
evil that increases twentyfold by improper mingling of 2T 482-3
improper association and mingling of 1T 391-2, 401; 2T 460, 481-3, 559, 564; 4T 95
who slip out during church services 2T 481-2
who take back seats in religious meetings 2T 481-2
brief talks to, are better than lengthy ones 2T 420
brought up generally to indulge appetite 2SM 433
bulwarks around, parents should build CG 479
bureau for, how to make CG 111
butter harms 2T 362
called to be: laborers for God MYP 197
missionaries for God PK 245
can be: acceptable miss. workers in home and church MYP 225
blessing to other youth 4T 55
educated to be helpful AH 286
means of giving truth to parents 6T 106-7
trained in home to do miss. work MYP 225
can be easily taught to: stifle its outbursts of temper CG 194
subdue its fits of passion CG 194
can earn money for offerings AH 387
can reason CG 326
can take part in med. miss. work 6T 203
Canaanites offered, to Moloch 5T 320
cannot add to its stature by anxiety or its own power SC 68
cannot be brought to God by force AH 307; CT 114
cannot be: made adults in their acts at once 1T 387
made as sober as sire CT 335; Te 211
successfully trained by scolding CG 33
educated people too often ignorant re Ed 275
few persons realize benefits that, brings to family 2T 647
in sickness MH 385
knowledge of, is essential Ed 275
parents benefited by 2T 230, 329, 647, 649-50
parents should understand principles underlying MH 380
parents too often are ignorant re Ed 275
principles of hygiene as applied to, give more attention to Ed 197
requires parents to spend much time at home 2T 231
youth should not marry without knowledge of AH 88
caring for garden benefits 4T 136
carnal tempers of, mother’s duty re 4T 92
catch spirit of contention over mere trifles AH 178
character(s) of: development of Ed 288
is to be developed AH 234
mother does much toward formation of 2SM 433
on parents rests important work of forming 1T 686
parents’ example and influence mold 2T 498
parents’ gratification of animal passions and gross sensuality have marked 2SM 423
parental accountability for development of 2SM 424
parental responsibility for 3T 144
symmetry and proportion needed in 5T 319
warped by indulgence, flattery, and indolence 3T 364
cheeks of, sunlight brings healthful color to 2T 527
cheerful and sunny demeanor attracts Ed 240
cheerfulness and ambition in, scolding parents destroy 1T 384-5
childbearing that robs, of needed care, education, and happiness 2SM 425
Christ always treated, with kindness and respect 6T 201
Christ answered questions of MH 42
Christ as example of what all, may strive to be SD 151
Christ did not disdain to answer CT 180
Christ invites, to come to Him DA 512; GW 207; MH 19, 41-3; 2T 700
to give themselves to Him MH 44
to take steps sinners must take to become His children 4T 42
Christ loves MH 390; 6T 201; MYP 333
Christ loves to have, give their hearts to Him SD 99, 256
Christ presented truths in words that could be understood by SD 86
Christ saw in, heirs of His grace and subjects of His kingdom DA 512; MH 42
Christ simplified His important lessons for DA 515; MH 42
Christ was ever a lover of DA 511
Christ was interested in CSW 54-5
Christ’s early life as example for ML 299
Christ’s gracious invitation to 2T 700
Christ’s message to all Christians re MH 42-3
Christ’s ministry to 9T 175
Christ’s presence never repelled CT 179
church’s responsibility to feed its CG 42
claims of, that parents should acknowledge and respect FE 67
clever sayings of, should not be repeated before them COL 83; CT 141; Ed 237; 4T 200
close confinement in schoolroom is injurious to Ed 207-8
clothing (dress) of 2T 532
durable material needed in CG 107
improper, ill effects of 2T 532
parents who are foolish re CG 434
should be easily washed and ironed 4T 642
should be free from embroidery and adornment 2SM 438
should be kept sweet and clean 4T 642
should be neat and appropriate to their age 4T 142
should be plain and simple CG 107
should be without useless ornamentation or display 4T 72, 642
See also Clothing
clothing that is unbecoming mortifies 4T 142
come to mother naturally with their little perplexities AH 527
commanding and dictating too much to, danger in 3T 134
commit your, to God in prayer AH 536
committed to parents to educate for heaven DA 515
comprehension of, adapt Scripture lessons to PP 504
concealing wrongs of, encourages in them disposition to deceive 1T 157
conduct of, effects of indulgence of appetite seen in 2T 368
confidence of: how mother can gain CT 115
importance of keeping Ev 582
parents must win CG 185
confiding love of, heaven values DA 437
confinement of, for long hours in schoolroom is harmful 3T 135
consecration of, to God before birth AH 255
constant application to study by, is harmful 3T 153, 155
constant neglect of duty to, many parents live in 4T 193
continual talk will not convert 4T 609
contribution made by, to SS offerings TM 217
conversion of: burden of work for, rests on parents 5T 495
labor for, at camp meeting 6T 105
mother’s prayers for 2T 274
parents should labor for 6T 93-5
parents should pray for 5T 322-3
parents should seek 1SM 190
work for DA 515
conversions among, chief hindrances to CG 498
copy pattern parents give them 5T 530
corrupting influences of city life upon 2SM 360
corruption of, at school CT 200; 3T 148-9
by corrupt or vicious associates 1T 388; 2T 402-3, 407; 4T 136; 6T 193
country living is best for many 4T 135-6
crime of bringing into world, without proper care, food, and clothing 2T 380
critical time for 1T 387
crooked ways and dispositions of, parents’ responsibility for CG 473
cultivate in, beautiful and attractive traits of character CT 115
love for things of nature CG 48
cultivation of self-respect in 3T 532
cunning little sayings and doings of, parents cautioned re comment on 4T 200
cursed by parents with poverty, imbecility, and degradation 2SM 422
dangerous undercurrent that carries, to ruin CG 235
death is preferable for, than to join ranks of apostates MYP 88
debt parents owe to God to care for, good done for others will not cancel SD 252
deceive parents with falsehoods 4T 651
dedication of, by ministers See Dedication
defective characters of, publish parental unfaithfulness 7T 66
reveal lax system of family government 5T 326
defiant spirit in, avoid developing CG 212
demoralization of, by evil associates in school 4T 205-6
derive life and being from parents AH 280
desire naturally to follow pleasure-loving worldling’s example 1T 405
desire to be treated with confidence and respect Ed 289
desires and inclinations of, should be restrained 3T 26
destiny of, is in mother’s hands AH 243
mother holds to great extent PP 244
rests to great extent in parents’ hands 7T 66
develop characters similar to those of parents 3SG 291
development of, parents and teachers should study how to direct Ed 288
development of character rests with 1T 402
diet of AH 262; CG 188, 389, 460-1; 2T 359-60; 3T 563-4
feverish 2T 365
that contains seeds of disease and death 3T 136
that is unhealthful 4T 140-1
that makes them nervous, impatient of restraint, self-willed, and irritable ML 146
See also Diet; Food
differ widely in disposition, training, and habits of thought CT 181; Ed 279
disease among, and its causes 2SM 420-40
disease inherited by, from sick parents 2SM 423
disease transmitted to, by parents 2T 94
disobedience and transgression of, father’s responsibility for 5T 627
disobedience of: dishonors mother AH 268
God’s law forbids all SD 40
God’s word gives no license for CG 259
must be punished CG 249
must not be allowed CG 84
disobedience to parents by, Bible condemns 2BC 1019
should not go unpunished 1T 546; 2T 701
disposition of: can be trained from earliest years CG 208
grows with their growth 4T 201
mother’s thoughts and feelings influence AH 241
overbearing spirit creates worst evils in CG 236
pray God to temper CG 256-7
that cannot be laid aside as he matures to riper judgment 4T 201
that grows with his growth 4T 201
dispositions and temperaments of, parents should study 1T 384
disrespect in, should be corrected AH 268
do not always discern right from wrong CG 259
do not animalize, by flesh diet CD 399
do not arouse combative disposition in CG 286
do not believe in removing temptations entirely away from 2T 374
do not encourage association of, with ungodly 5T 541
do not exhibit, as prodigies of wit or wisdom CG 38
before visitors CG 38
do not expect, to be altogether guileless CG 150
do not frown at AH 196
do not hinder, in coming to Christ 1SM 319
do not keep, indoors like dolls CG 107
do not let, see that you are ever guarding them CG 206
do not measure, with yourself 2T 332
do not need costly surroundings and expensive furniture to make them happy AH 154-5
do not overtax, with study 3T 137
do not overwhelm, with praise and flattery CG 38
do not refuse, innocent gratification that would make them happy 4T 141
do not repel, by lack of sympathy in their sports, joys, and griefs 3T 532
do not require unreasonable exactions of AH 308
do not scold and fret at CG 480
do not speak carelessly to CG 216
do not speak of religion as something that cannot be understood by MH 44
do not threaten with God’s wrath when they do wrong CG 253
do not withhold from, indulgences that are simple, harmless, gratifying 4T 136
doing wrong, what to do re CG 515
dress, in becoming manner AH 253; 4T 142
duty of: to aged parents AH 360-4
to parents MYP 33
to unbelieving and disagreeable parent AH 361
dying, when divine love touched DA 199
early habits of, influence character most MH 380
early life of, foundation of strong constitution should be laid in FE 61
early training of, is important CG 193; MH 380
that parents should give CG 26-7
early years of, parents’ duty re CG 193-8
easily made unhappy CT 114; MH 388; 3T 532
easily pleased CT 114; MH 388; 3T 532
eating at any or all times makes, dyspeptics CG 388
gourmands CG 388
eating too much makes, dyspeptics CG 391
education that is needed by 6T 127
educators of, persons easily impatient and irritated should not be CT 192
efforts to save, use every spiritual sinew and muscle in CT 156
Eli allowed, to control him PP 575
Eli’s fondness for, overlooked their faults and sins PP 578
employment of, should be suited to their years AH 284
encourage every noble action in CG 264
encouragement of, parental neglect of 4T 135-6
endangered by teachings in public schools 6T 193
endowment of, that is more precious than wealth of all ages PK 245
energies of, should be turned into useful channels FE 417
entire lifetime of many, prove failure 3T 148
entire religious experience of, influenced by instructions received in childhood 1T 390
envy or jealousy of, bears witness to parental neglect FE 67
erring, do not scold CG 501
erroneous belief that restraining, is injurious 5T 541
erroneous idea that, will outgrow their evil tendencies PP 578
erroneous idea that letting, follow their own inclination wins their love 1T 393
eternal welfare of, parents should look after 6T 429-30
every: born into home is sacred trust CT 145; FE 416
has work to do for honor of God and uplifting of humanity Ed 58
increases parents’ responsibility CG 205