EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Parent, Parents (Part 2 of 4)
irreligious guests 2BC 1001
leaving inheritance to children 3T 122-3
little pranks that appear cunning in small children 1T 396
reading matter for children CT 132-9; 7T 64
reformation in home CG 557-8
relatives of family CG 288-90
reports brought from school by children FE 64-5
Sabbath observance by children 5T 36-7
Sabbath observance in home 5T 320
self-control CG 91-6
self-improvement CG 71-6
social affairs AH 466-71
speaking to children AH 432
speech in home AH 438
subscriptions to periodicals AH 415
temperance work GW 388
their married life 2T 472
use of money by students in school 5T 89
when neighbor children come to spend night with theirs CG 114-5
youth disciplined in institutions 7T 185-6
youth 10 to 18 years old 1T 391
realization of, makes less work for teachers to do FE 420
should be appreciated more by them Ed 244
to: apparently unpromising youth Ed 232
child before it is born MH 371
children 1T 216-20
children at Christmastime AH 478
children preparing for baptism 6T 93-5
children should not be secondary to that of visitors CT 129
church in home CG 548
God supersedes duty to children 1T 221
rebellious son CG 241-2
save children from enemy’s power 7T 10-1
when: bringing children into world CG 474
children are disciplined at school CT 154; FE 52-3, 64-6; 2T 558-9; 4T 205-6, 428-9; 5T 51-2; 7T 185-6
children criticize church members 5T 37
increasing size of family AH 162-6
simple and well-regulated labor exhausts children 2T 349
their hearts are ready to faint CG 64
they are not agreed AH 314
5. Failing or neglecting to
bring up children to conform to natural law 3T 141
come sufficiently into social relation with children FE 58; 3T 134
discipline: themselves CG 276-7
young children, experience as result of 1T 218-20; 4T 92, 201
discipline children properly CG 276-7; 2T 626
are fruitful source of evil 4T 192, 313
become burden to church 4T 193
make teacher’s work doubly hard CG 319, 326-7
schools have much difficulty as result of FE 66
educate children to exercise self-control 2T 74
exercise: proper restraint over children 5T 29
fulfill God-given responsibilities must meet their neglect in judgment 4T 424
give: all-round education to children CT 109
needed attention and encouragement to children 4T 135-6
religious education to children 1T 398-9
right education to children re diet 2T 365
improve their minds 3T 145
keep themselves in love of God 2T 398
labor for children’s salvation, sin of 4T 48
make home what it ought to be AH 530
punish iniquity of children PP 728
restrain children, sin of negligence is marked against 2T 471
restrain children as they should 1T 216
standing rebuke to 4aSG 104
rule home wisely CG 182
second efforts of faithful teacher FE 64
study from cause to effect re children 2SM 427
teach children discipline early enough 1T 218
teach children how to become Christians 3T 145
teach children re sinfulness of dangerous and virtue-destroying habits 2T 406
teach children to obey CT 112
sin against them 1T 390-1
teach children truth diligently 2T 398
train children properly: loss of thousands of souls involved in 4T 313
leave them for Satan to handle CG 232
make it harder for educational institutions MM 179
must give account in judgment for 4T 383
sow seed that produces briers and thorns 5T 325
train children to: faithful performance of domestic duties FE 65
habits of self-denial and self-reliance 2T 648
understand obligations to train children rightly 2T 348
6. Need
close connection with God 4T 609
communion with God daily 5T 498
divine help in training children for heaven AH 207
divine wisdom in child management CG 256
instruction re home religion 6T 119
knowledge of: bearing of prenatal influence Ed 276
physiology and hygiene Ed 276
principles of dress and exercise Ed 276
principles of sanitation Ed 276
treatment of disease Ed 276
7. Need(s) or ought to
accustom children to trust parents’ judgment and experience CT 120
acquaint children with great pillars of SDA faith 5T 330
act: as rational beings AH 163
with firmness and perfect self-control AH 320
administer rules of home in wisdom and love CT 114
aim at symmetry and proportion in molding children’s character 5T 319
aim for children’s highest good when giving them commands CG 248
aim to cultivate youth’s tendencies to achieve natural development CT 141; Ed 107; 6T 204
allow (permit) children to form only right associations 7T 66
appreciate little attentions given them by children AH 295
ask and receive divine aid AH 206
ask children kindly to do this or that 1T 384
assign children duties to perform in home MH 394, 401
associate God with all His created works 3T 137
attend church services on Sabbath CG 530
attend SS 3T 189
awake from deathlike slumber CG 475
banish envy and jealousy from their hearts 6T 202
bear with children and yet restrain them 2T 405
become acquainted with: bearing of prenatal influences Ed 275
children 1T 515
laws governing human organism FE 59, 145
laws of heredity Ed 276
laws of physical development Ed 276
laws of sanitation, dress, and exercise Ed 276
organism of human body MH 380; 3T 136
physiology and hygiene Ed 275
become children with children 1T 515
begin at home crusade against intemperance FE 143; MH 334; 3T 567
begin to discipline children’s minds while they are very young 1T 396
better qualify themselves to discharge duty to children 1T 396
bind: children to themselves with cords of love 4T 135
children upon altar by faith 1T 398
their hearts in closest and happiest union AH 316
blend justice and mercy with patience and self-control 5T 305
bring as much perfection as possible into home circle 6T 382
bring children to simplicity of God’s word CT 15
build fortification of prayer and faith about children 2T 398
build moral bulwark about children Te 214-5
call children to account if absent from home at night 4T 651
carry out Abraham’s methods of government in household PP 141
cherish Christ’s attributes Ed 294
cherish spirit of kindness and courtesy FE 66
cling to simplicity in life FE 155
commence first lesson of discipline when children are babes in arms 1T 218
commence to discipline children’s minds when they are very young 1T 396
command their households after them as Abraham did PP 142
commend: children whenever they can CT 114
children’s good conduct 3T 532
teachers for good work done CT 155
confess their neglect to children 7T 66-7
control: children with firmness and steadiness of purpose 2T 78
children’s reading 2T 410
their morbid appetites CG 94
their passionate temper CG 94
themselves first in order to control children Ed 292
control themselves at all times 1T 385
in management of children 4T 363
co-operate for children’s well-being Ed 286
co-operate wholeheartedly with church-school teacher CT 155-6
co-operate with: angels in training children MH 394
college teachers in administering discipline 5T 89
God AH 19
ministers in work for youth CG 550
SS teachers CSW 68
schoolteacher CT 153; FE 270; 6T 199
teacher for salvation of children CT 156; 6T 202
teacher in administering discipline in college 5T 89
teacher in labor for conversion of children 6T 199
teacher in wise discipline of children FE 270
teachers in education of youth PP 595
correct children’s: disobedience CT 155
wrong habits and inclinations CG 224
cultivate: cheerfulness and courtesy Ed 240
harmonious actions 2T 406
order and taste in children CG 110
patience in dealing with children FE 155
self-denial in children AH 376
the best in themselves MH 371
their minds 3T 144-5
deal gently with erring children CG 264-5
deal honestly and faithfully with children 5T 40
deal with children as: Christ would under similar circumstances Ed 295
they themselves would like to be dealt with CG 285
deal with children decidedly and yet patiently and lovingly 2T 405
deny self and save means needed for God’s work 9T 157
describe work of creation to children on Sabbath 6T 358
develop children’s capabilities for service for God CT 130
devote: evenings to family CH 99-100; FE 154; ML 199
more time and effort to molding children’s minds and characters 5T 29
portion of each day to study with children 6T 199
dictate diet for children CG 391
direct child’s development without hindering it by undue control Ed 288
discipline children and bring them into subjection 4T 397
discipline children properly 4T 92
discipline their own minds CSW 19-20
do work with contentment CG 186
educate children’s appetite MH 334
elevate standard of Christianity in children’s minds 5T 494
encourage children in their work 3T 147-8
encourage children to: be Bible students 4T 212
be open and frank with them 1T 392
come to them with their difficulties 1T 392
confide in them 1T 391
have firm religious principles 4T 212-3
encourage children’s generous and loving impulses DA 516
encourage love in children’s hearts 2T 260
encourage traits deficient in children FE 66
establish church schools 6T 195
examine their: aims for children CG 298
own desires for children CG 298
exemplify God’s love and beneficence PP 176
exercise: generalship of wise teacher CG 240
increasing watchfulness over children FE 69
judgment and discretion for little children CG 93; FE 150
tact and wisdom in managing children 2BC 1009
exercise perfect control over themselves 1T 218
first in governing children 1T 399
exercise self-control AH 443; CG 94, 246; 4T 495-503
in disciplining children 2T 702
in management of children 4T 363
explain and simplify plan of salvation to children 1T 400
explain to children ministers’ sermons CG 531
feed and clothe children AH 283
feel solicitude for children’s salvation 6T 283
form: children’s characters so as to make them a blessing 5T 324
habits of neatness and order CG 110
home reading circle for children 7T 64
fortify children’s minds with firm and pure principles CT 131
gather children away from people who disregard God’s commandments 6T 195
get out of cities as fast as possible MM 310; 6T 195
give: advantages of spiritual education to children DA 515
benefit of their own larger experience Ed 269
children advantages needed to form Christian character COL 84
children lessons in physiology FE 160
children miss. training CT 130
children moral fitness for hereafter FE 67
Christian education to children FE 545
church school wholehearted support CT 155-6
few commands and see that they are obeyed CG 247
practical training to children AA 346
religious instruction to children AH 321; 1SM 318-9
religious training to children AH 319
right direction to children MH 396
some leisure time to children CT 124
world children having well-developed characters FE 139
give attention to: children’s habits CG 201
children’s health CG 103
govern children and correct their passions 1T 119
govern children with firmness mixed with love 1T 388
guard against: all coarseness and roughness AH 174
tendency to faultfinding or censure Ed 291
guard children: against evil associations 6T 195
against self-abuse and sexual misconduct 2T 481-3
from careless and demoralizing habits 7T 66
with wise and pleasant instruction 6T 94
guard children’s: associations MH 403
habits carefully CT 120
physical and moral constitution FE 143
guide children’s footsteps in religious experience 1T 403
guide youth’s affections to suitable companions PP 176
help children to: find God 1T 397
form characters for heaven CG 170
fulfill God’s purpose for them CT 130
help themselves 3T 122
improve their mental faculties 1T 399
hold reins of home government in their own hands CG 288
impress image of the divine upon children’s souls CT 130
impress image of the divine upon children’s souls CT 130
improve intellectually and morally as much as possible 3T 147
inform themselves re teacher’s qualifications Ed 284
instruct, cultivate, polish, and refine children 3T 142
instruct and train children for useful labor CT 280
instruct (educate, or teach) children in: calm and decided manner CT 148; FE 420
childlike simplicity CT 142
God’s requirements CG 512
God’s way WM 182
laws of health 7T 65
love of Christ CG 487
mysteries of life 2T 536
practical hygiene CT 125
principles of moral purity 7T 66
reasons why we are SDA 5T 330
study of physiology FE 159-60; MH 385; 7T 65
true politeness and Christian courtesy 2T 316
instruct children kindly 1T 387
interest children in: physiology CT 125; MH 385
SS lessons CG 512
Scriptures PP 504
interest themselves in SS lessons CG 512; CSW 56
interpret to children God’s love and justice and long-suffering MH 375
keep: calm AH 436
careful watch over themselves AH 174
children usefully employed AH 285; CG 126
children within their own premises AH 139
children’s future happiness in view PP 175-6
education before children in its true meaning FE 368
free from irritation 6T 354
Sabbath holy CG 527-37
sunshiny countenance AH 196
well informed CT 121
know: how to prepare wholesome food in right manner 2T 369-70, 537-8
what company children are in 4T 651
where and how children spend evenings 4T 651; 7T 66
lay plainly before children rules that they must follow CG 198
learn how to prevent and treat disease MH 385
learn meekness and patience in dealing with their family CG 267-8
learn much re: care of the sick MH 385
prevention of sickness MH 385
treatment of disease MH 385
learn to: control themselves first 1T 398
live within their means AH 375-6
sympathize with children 1T 391
let children whisper their trials and joys in their ear 1T 387
listen to counsel from others CG 75
live during week as in sight of holy God 6T 354
live more for children and less for society MH 386
live more in accord with natural law 3T 144
maintain purity of heart and life CG 27, 113
manage children during church services CG 544
make: Bible intensely interesting to children 5T 322
Bible textbook in education of children 5T 322
children familiar with precepts and principles of God’s law MH 403
children their companions 6T 94
heartfelt confession to children CG 476
home attractive for children 1T 385
home most attractive place in world for children CT 114; FE 155
home orderly, comfortable, and pleasant 2T 259
home pleasant and attractive COL 359; CG 76; MH 370
home pleasant and cheerful 1T 401
mighty effort to save children 2T 62
Sabbath a delight to children 2T 585
make and enforce wise rules and regulations CT 112
make hedge about children by: earnest prayer CT 110; 1T 398; 7T 42-3
persevering faith CT 110; 1T 398
manifest: affection in association with children 3T 532
Christlike love and sympathy in dealing with children 4T 61
interest in children’s sports 3T 134-5
mutual courtesy AH 421
solicitude and tender love for erring children 4T 362
tenderness and love in child discipline 4T 363
meet grave responsibilities with fear and trembling 4T 200
mold children’s character so they will be pure and noble PP 176
move out of cities to country AH 146
move with decision 1T 217
obey God’s commandments CG 513, 539
open to little children God’s great book of nature FE 157
overcome habit of picking at little things they think amiss 4T 62
place children in situation most favorable for forming good characters CT 156
place children where they will not be bewitched by false education FE 470
plan how to train children to right habits CG 200
plant seeds of truth in children’s hearts CT 121
pledge themselves to sustain teacher’s authority 5T 89
practice economy and self-denial 9T 157
praise children when they try to do right AH 421; 1T 385
pray: earnestly in training children 5T 324
for children that God may shield and guide them 1T 391
much more than they do CT 156
with children AH 266, 317; 1T 391
pray and study Bible 4T 198
pray for: children’s conversion 5T 322-3
children’s teacher FE 270
light and guidance CG 557
tender conscience CG 557
wisdom and help to rightly train children CG 189
pray God to keep children from evil FE 161
pray with children before correcting them 1T 398
prepare children for highest usefulness in this life CG 25
prepare children to: encounter temptation MH 371
resist temptation MH 352
serve God acceptably CT 131
present: children to God morning and evening 6T 354
jewels of God’s word to children CG 505
preserve: children from harmful companionships MH 403-4
simplicity in eating and dressing 3T 144
provide (supply): books that are useful and interesting 1T 399
children becoming clothes 4T 142
children innocent amusement CT 114
children useful labor COL 345
employment for children CG 355-9; FE 151
healthful diet for family 2SM 427
innocent amusements CT 114
innocent pleasures for children CT 335
intellectual culture and moral training CT 131
knowledge of God as revealed in His word MH 460
physical labor for children 2T 349
proper food for children’s minds CT 121
something for children to do CG 107
useful employment CT 146; 1T 385; 2T 243, 371, 402-3
punish children in love 2T 259-60
purchase books and read them 4T 391
read God’s law to children 1BC 1117
read to children portions of God’s word suited to their comprehension MH 460
realize more fully their responsibilities as character builders CT 131
realize that children copy them 6BC 1118
rear children in retired place outside of cities 5T 232
reason from cause to effect 2SM 427; 2T 366
rebuke and correct children’s faults tenderly 4T 140
receive thoughtful care and tender sympathy DA 752
redouble efforts to save children 1T 399
refrain from reproving children for every little error 4T 61
refuse to fret or scold in emergency CT 156
regard: children as younger members of God’s family DA 515; 2T 366
God’s word with respect CG 304
remain silent when they become impatient Ed 292
remember that: children are intelligent beings CG 285
there are two sides to story 4T 428
they act in God’s place AH 320
they are grown-up children CG 264
represent Bible religion rightly to children and to world 3T 144
repress: and restrain traits too prominent in children FE 66
overstrong tendencies of children 3T 26
wrong with firm hand CG 87
reprove wayward children FE 67
require children to: be present at family worship 5T 424
obey CG 179-80
render obedience promptly AH 361; CG 85-6, 271
respect and obey rightful authority 5T 89
respect persons in authority 7T 186
restrain: children 1T 217; 4T 192
children in kindness 5T 546
children’s appetites and passions CG 388
children’s desires and inclinations 3T 26
children’s selfishness TM 247
grown-up sons living under their roof 2T 623-4
restrain and guide and control children CG 223; 5T 319
reverence and worship God with children 5T 320
rule children with tenderness and compassion MH 394
say or do nothing to encourage insubordination in children CT 153
search Scriptures diligently AH 184
for themselves CG 513
with children CSW 53
second faithful teacher’s efforts FE 64
second teacher’s efforts to discipline unruly children 4T 428-9
secure for child well-balanced and symmetrical character CT 107
secure small homes in country CD 400; MM 310
see need of: informing themselves 2T 472
molding children’s minds by discipline 3T 25
see that children finish tasks assigned them 3T 147-8
seek: constantly for improved methods Ed 186
help by study of SDA books and publications CT 138
help from God to sustain each other Ed 283
improved methods of teaching CT 181
perfection of character in children CT 162
to develop children’s mental powers 7T 66
to understand children’s tastes and dispositions MH 394
wisdom of Christ for training children 6T 204
sell Christ’s Object Lessons to relieve schools of debt 6T 477
send children to: church school CG 306
SDA schools FE 204-11
serve as underteachers with Christ as chief Instructor DA 516
set: before children example worthy of imitation CT 129
correct example for children AH 16; CG 215, 217; 1T 135, 279; 5T 319; 6T 94
right example before youth 5T 129
set example for children in: deportment AH 305; 7T 186
dressing CSW 50-1
kindness and politeness at home 5T 320
propriety in home CG 110
self-control and forbearance Te 180
spending money FE 151-2
strict obedience CG 558
strictest integrity 8T 199
truthfulness CG 150-1
use of words 6T 354
what they would have children do AH 16
share in children’s social enjoyments and healthful recreations CT 148
shield children from: contaminating influences CT 150
gilded temptations of this age FE 64
show: children that you are not unreasonable CG 253
interest in children’s sports FE 58
kindness and courtesy to each other CT 128
tenderness, justice, and long-suffering to children PK 245
smile CG 148
soothe children in trouble with tender sympathy 1T 386
sow beside all waters CSW 55
speak: kindly to children AH 421, 441; 1T 401
only pleasant words to children AH 437
pleasantly to children AH 441
right words CG 26
wisely and judiciously to children 2T 78
speak and act in God’s stead PK 237
speak carefully of each other’s faults in children’s presence 4T 240
speak wisely and judiciously to members of family 2T 78
spend: much of Sabbath with children 6T 358
some time each day in Bible study with children CSW 53
spread out God’s word and inquire, “What saith the Scripture?” CG 67
stand in God’s place to children during their early years AH 320; MH 375; PP 308
stay progress of intemperance MH 352
stimulate children’s weak traits and repress their wrong ones 5T 319
stoop from their dignity of age and station to understand and minister to children’s wants 4T 141
strengthen weak points of children’s character 3T 26
study and understand: amazing power of Christian culture CG 72
functions of body’s organs MH 380
God’s word carefully CG 65
health reform 2T 359-60
health subjects MH 386
how to win children’s love and confidence AH 190
laws of hygiene CT 126
laws of life FE 143
laws of mental development and moral training Ed 276
laws of their being CG 22
less of world and more of Christ 5T 29
nature’s wants CH 39
parental government CG 31
principles of health reform 6T 370
principles underlying training and care of children MH 380
relation of mental to physical powers MH 380
SS lesson with children CSW 19, 41; CT 137; 3T 189
SDA books and publications 7T 64
their responsibility MH 371
treatment of disease Ed 276
study children’s: dispositions CG 205; 1T 384
temperaments 1T 384
tendencies CG 205
traits of character CG 205
study health subjects and put their knowledge to practical use MH 386
support: children’s teacher instead of criticizing him Ed 283
one another in home management AH 312
schools in maintaining discipline CG 335-6
teachers in administering school discipline CG 334-5
support work of: church worker CSW 44
Sabbath school teacher CSW 44
surround children with atmosphere of cheerfulness, courtesy, and love MH 386-7
surround children with right influences 5T 320
surround youth with right influences COL 53
sustain and honor children’s teacher Ed 283
take: children for walk on Sabbath 6T 358
children into garden and field to study nature MB 97-8
children out of cities 2SM 354-5
children with them into God’s service 7T 11
firm and decided stand re children 1T 156
special interest in children’s religious education 3T 189
take bold stand and believe Testimonies 5T 52
take care of children on Sabbath CG 533
take time for: daily Bible study with children Ed 186
giving children practical training in home duties Ed 285
mental improvement AH 376
spiritual culture AH 376
study with children 6T 199
teaching children Ed 285
talk with children on Bible subjects CG 513
teach: Bible to children Ed 185-92
children from six years old and upward to bear share of life’s burdens 2T 700
children lessons re respect and obedience CT 107
children pleasantly CT 158-9
children principles of temperance in eating and drinking 3T 567
children sacredness of religious obligation early 5T 37
children self-control and helpfulness by example CT 156
children with kindness and affection CG 33
children without scolding or fault-finding CT 158-9
first lesson of discipline to children when they are babes in arms 1T 218
girls to act with reserve and modesty 2T 459
simple lessons to children from God’s word CT 109
teach children that: Christ is calling them MH 44
clean hands and pure hearts are more important than fine clothes 5T 164
every uncorrected fault will bring them unhappiness CT 117; FE 68
God has work for them to do CT 130
habits they form affect their present and future well-being FE 67
idleness is sin 1T 395
path of self-denial is only safe path 6T 370
resisting temptation is noble and manly CT 127; MH 386
sins of other persons are no excuse for them 5T 37
their help is needed AH 282; 1T 395
they are part of home firm MH 394
they may receive baptism of Spirit daily CT 131
yielding to temptation is wicked and weak CT 127; MH 386
teach children their need of: developing their physical and mental powers for good purpose 2T 648
resolute and well directed will 2T 648
teach (educate, or train) children to: abhor stimulants MH 334
adhere strictly to principles of temperance in eating and drinking 3T 567
amuse themselves CT 123
bear burdens while young 1T 687
bear little disappointments and trials bravely CT 123
bear part of family burdens FE 65
care for their bodies CH 39; 2T 536-7; 3T 136; 7T 64
care for their health 7T 65-6
control their passions CH 114; 3T 565
deny appetite 3T 365
do something worth striving for COL 345
eat to live instead of living to eat 3T 567
enjoy beauties of nature MH 386
enter sanctuary with sobriety and reverence 5T 496
exercise self-control CT 107, 113, 127, 150; Ed 289; FE 67; PP 562; 2SM 435; 2T 702; 3T 132, 143-4, 562, 567
expect temptations and meet difficulties and dangers 3T 144
form habit of obedience CT 150
form habits of order and industry FE 65; 1T 219
form pure taste MH 334
form right habits AH 414; MH 334
give themselves to Christ in freshness of their years MH 44
have highest reverence for church 5T 494
help in various lines of unselfish service 7T 63
help to bear burdens at home AH 285; CT 158
keep Sabbath faithfully 6T 359
know Christ CG 23
labor for the unconverted 6T 429
love and fear of God FE 65
make them their confidants 1T 387
manifest unvarying kindness and courtesy FE 67
obey from babyhood CG 85; 1T 390; 5T 327
obey God’s law strictly from principle 5T 38
obey laws of nature MH 386
overcome selfishness 3T 565
perform domestic duties CT 148
persevere in work 3T 147-8
persevere under discouraging circumstances 3T 148
practical duties of life CT 148; FE 420
practice economy AH 375; FE 65; CG 134; 1T 219; 5T 329
practice self-denial CG 112, 132; CT 127; 1T 219; 3T 143, 562, 567
practice self-denial and self-control MH 386
pray and trust in God CT 110
prepare healthful food CT 127; FE 160
preserve their health CT 126; 9T 160
preserve their mental and spiritual powers MH 385
proper habits of speech COL 337-8
read with clear and distinct utterance 6T 381
reason from cause to effect CT 126; FE 160; MH 386; 7T 65-6
repeat God’s law CT 110
respect and obey God’s law 7T 186
respect and obey rules of home 7T 186
respect and reverence hour of prayer 1T 397; 5T 424
respect experienced judgment 3T 133
respect themselves 7T 186
right habits 5T 319
right ways of thinking AH 414; 5T 319
self-reliance FE 57
shun vices and corruptions of this age 2T 362
speak to them respectfully and lovingly COL 337
spend their money wisely 6T 451
subdue hasty temper FE 67
value and rightly use their time COL 345
withhold passionate word FE 67
work while they are young 1T 686-7
tell: Bible stories to children on Sabbath 6T 358-9
children exactly what is required of them CG 225
think more of children’s eternal interests than of their present comfort CG 268