“I firmly believe,
that what a child receives in the course of his upbringing is not the knowledge that his parents happen to have
or the advice they give, however wise it may be,
but above all what his parents themselves are.
We do not offer children what we know; rather,
we offer them what we ourselves are.
If we have been brought into harmony,
if our nous is free and knows how to converse with God,
if we are spiritually balanced,
then it is certain that the children will develop appropriately.”
“It is very important to create a prayerful and healthy atmosphere within the home, because an atmosphere of prayer and spiritual health has a profound influence on children’s lives.”
Met. Hierotheos