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Home is the Heart
of All Activity
“Society is composed of families, and is what the
heads of families make it. Out of the heart are
“the issues of life”; and the heart of the commu-
nity, of the church (religion/faith), and of the
nation is the household. The well-being of society, the success of the
church, the prosperity of the nation, depend upon home influences.
The elevation or deterioration of the future of society will be deter-
mined by the manners and morals of the youth growing up around us.
As the youth are educated, and as their characters are molded in their
childhood to virtuous habits, self-control, and temper-
ance, so will their influence be upon society. If they
are left unenlightened and uncontrolled, and
as the result become self-willed, intemperate
in appetite and passion, so will be their future
influence in molding society. The company
which the young now keep, the habits they now
form, and the principles they now adopt are the
index to the state of society for years to come”.
This quote was taken from a book I read recently
that was inspiring. It was written in 1952 for that time
period. As I reflected on it – I could say with confidence
that it is just as relevant for 2018. As a parent, I have
to be truthful with myself that the children I am
raising, are affected by the situations, which I allow
them to be involved in. It prepares them to lift up
society or tear it down. What a huge responsibility
we bare without truly realizing it. There is so much
more I can say on this but my suggestion is to read it
a few times, really ponder on each sentence and take a
stand as to whether you want to train your children to elevate the future
society, or will they because of our lack of …... (fill in the blank)
deteriorate society.
As we enter a new school year lets commit to elevating and
making a brighter future for our Bermudian society.
Happy Parenting,
Publisher & Editor
editor’s note