Yes, this is an old song from the sixties, but also wonderful counsel. In the beginning of Proverbs, which was actually written for the young, it says, “Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They will be a crown to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck” (Proverbs 1:8-9). Not only is this counsel to the young to listen to their parents, but of course counsel to parents to offer wise instruction to their children. Are you teaching your children well? If not, determine to do so today.
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.