our parents' legacy

@pmcepe (194)
Philippines
February 8, 2009 4:49am CST
What were the most important lessons in life that your parents taught you that you in turn passed on to your kids? My husband and I made our kids learn the lessons on loving God, being considerate and responsible persons.
3 responses
• Philippines
9 Feb 09
To lived a life focus on God alone and to see to it that we follow Gods word the Bible. I myself would like to pass this on my own kids.
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@pmcepe (194)
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
As I had said, when we inculcate the love for God, all other virtues follow as a matter of course. Lessons on loving God can also be shown by the way we live our lives(the practical applications) in addition to reading the Bible (theoretical).
@jbosari (155)
• United States
8 Feb 09
The most important thing I learned from my father was how to do things for yourself. He was a self-made man, learned about computer programming by asking permission to just sit in the back of a classroom for free. He took that knowledge to a job at a bank and worked his way up. When he had enough income, he got his degree online and was very successful. My mother taught me about budgeting and how to spend wisely. I am proud to pass these gems onto my children.
@pmcepe (194)
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
Your father was admirable indeed! I truly admire people who rise above life's seeming limitations and then make the most out of it. Our best tribute to them is to pass these lessons down the line.
@sbeauty (5865)
• United States
8 Feb 09
We, too, focused on living the life God intended us to live. In addition, I wanted my children to become independent, productive adults who cared about others, loved learning, and became good citizens. Now that they're grown, they have both surpassed my expectations, so I'm proud of what I accomplished.
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@pmcepe (194)
• Philippines
8 Feb 09
I must congratulate you and your husband for raising good children.Indeed you have reasons to be proud of them! I do believe that when we inculcate in them the love for God first and foremost the other virues would be just a matter of course.