A MOTHER'S POWER

White Ribbon, Volume 24, Issue 11, 1 March 1953, Page 8

A MOTHER'S POWER

An ancient proverb places a great responsibility upon womankind —“The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” With such a chaotic world situation, it would seem that many mothers have been amiss in teaching this generation the way of peace. I believe that a Christian homemaker and mother has an unexcelled opportunity to' bring up children in a good moral atmosphere. Scripture truth is undeniable—“ Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart therefrom.” When a mother will inculcate high moral ideals and exemplify them in her words and deeds, this influence will be demonstrated in the lives of her growing children. In a home where beverage alcohol is spoken of as an enemy, where healthy recreation is encouraged, the young folks will invariably make the right choice wdien faced with the myriad temptations of everyday life. When a mother understands her children, she will not force her ideas upon thorn—for then they will become rebellious. Neither can she bring them up as “hot house plants,” for then they cannot stand against, the testing of temptations. With the innate love ol a mother, she can guide her children so that they of themselves can choose the “high road” that leads to high, moral, Christian standards. To that task, we Tnothers must dedicate ourselves. —Mrs. Reuben H. Ford (in the “Spotlight”).