LISTEN TO YOUR PARENTS

 Proverbs 19:20 "Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise."    
Proverbs 1:8  "My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother."

"One of the greatest blessings of the plan is that we are organized into families.  You have parents whose greater wisdom and experience will help you reach your divine potential.  Trust them. They want the best for you."  Mary N. Cook

"Let us lower our voices in our homes.  Let love abound and find expression in our actions. May we walk the quiet ways of the Lord, and may prosperity crown our labors."  Gordon B. Hinckley            

                Today's Challenge

For FHE tonight, really listen to your parents. As part of FHE do the activity below.  What can you learn from your parents?  How can you honor them?  Take the time today to write them a note of gratitude.

                     

Listen to your Parents 

Family Home Evening Activity

Children of all ages, learn to listen, and listen to learn from parents …. Please have faith in this scripture, which applies to all age groups: “Hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother.” (Prov. 1:8.)  Russell M. Nelson, “Listen to Learn,” Ensign, May 1991

Choose at least five of the following questions to questions to ask your parents—then listen carefully to learn from their wisdom and experience.

·        What was a piece of advice you remember your mom or dad giving you when you were my age?

·        What is a gospel habit you cultivated as a youth, that has been a comfort and of worth as an adult?

·        Tell me about a hardship you faced and what you learned from it.

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·        What advice would you give about fitting in and not folding in?

·        Tell me about a time in your life when you had to make an important decision and how you made it.

·        What is an important lesson you learned from serving a mission?

·        Tell me about a friend who had an impact on your life?

·        What is something new you would like to learn how to do?

·        What do you think is one of your greatest character strengths?

·        What do you think is one of my greatest character strengths?

·        Tell me about a time when you felt the hand of the Lord in your life.

·        What can I do now so that I will have no or few regrets in the future?