Look To The Long-Term

• We cannot raise our children in a hurry. Slow down. Rearrange your schedule so that you are not in a rush, it will make a world of difference.
• “Anything you do with your children on a regular basis should be evaluated in light of your ultimate goals.”
• The trivial “inconvenient” actions of your child today, tomorrow, or the next day do not matter nearly as much as whether you do or do not help her to become a loving, compassionate and generous person.
• We need to look beyond the short-term, long-term goals, actions and principles promote intrinsic motivation.

The Eternities-

      Know that when you look at the big picture, you can allow the Savior to guide you in your parenting. When you see as He sees, in the long-term view of things, you can better help your child to do the same. As you put value, not on the momentary troubles or misbehaviors of your child, but the eternal goal that you have for them to become well-rounded people who love the Lord, you will become a better parent.

Scriptural references:

Abraham 2:8; Mosiah 4:15; 2 Nephi 25:26