Bible Quote by Joseph Stephen
““Your children will be like olive shoots around your table." -Psalm 128:3 Children are likened to olive plants. Olive plants, if not pruned and controlled, become a wild nuisance. On the other hand, small olive plants that are nurtured and trained in the way they should grow do not grow wild and do not have scars from pruning since the pruning is done while they are young and tender. The later you do the training, the more scars they will have and the less likely there will will be success in directing their growth.””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Psalm 128:3, Hebrew Scriptures, circa 10th century BC
Children need early guidance and nurturing; without it they may become unruly, but gentle early training shapes them positively.
In simple terms: Early guidance shapes children well.
Key Takeaway
Guide children early and gently.
Themes
parenting
growth
guidance
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family life
- education
- childrearing
- mentoring
Key Concepts
development
discipline
nurture
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents provide gentle early guidance?
- What signs show a child needs early nurturing?
A Different Perspective
Late correction is harder and may cause lasting damage.
