Child Quote by David Jeremiah
““If you do not influence them, someone else will. If you are not shaping their values, others will do it for you. The issue is not, Will my child be influenced? The issue is, Who will be that influence? Most parents I know prefer to wield the greatest influence in the lives of their children. They wisely want to make the major investment in their children’s lives so that the values of their offspring largely reflect their own. That’s the most basic rationale for investing””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parenting Seminar, date unknown
Parents must actively shape their children's values or risk others doing it for them.
In simple terms: Parents need to guide their kids' values.
Key Takeaway
Take charge of your child's influence.
Themes
parenting
values
influence
responsibility
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- family discussions
- parenting workshops
- education planning
Key Concepts
family dynamics
socialization
legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model the values you want to instill?
- What habits reinforce those values daily?
A Different Perspective
If parents are too hands‑off, external influences dominate.
