Section IV. Of Parents and Children.

14. Q. What are the duties of parents to their children?

A. The duties of pa refits to their children are of a twofold character—those which relate to the body, and those which relate to the mind.

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15. Q. State the first class in detail.

A. It is the duty of parents to provide their children with food, shelter, and clothing according to their means and station in life.

16. Q. State the other class of duties of parents to their children.

A. In addition to providing for their bodily wants, parents should teach their children what is right and just. They should also direct their minds, and prepare them for the battle of life by advice, counsel, and example.

17. Q. State the duties of children to their parents.

A. Children should love, honour, and obey cheerfully the lawful commands of their parents. They should also assist them in all their undertakings, and seek their advice and counsel in all matters of importance.

18. Q. Is there not another duty?

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A. Specially it is the duty of children at all times to speak kindly, respectfully, and reverently of their parents.

19. Q. Do these obligations always remain?

A. Although on attaining man's or woman's estate I shall have the right to decide for myself, the duty of loving and assisting my parents will always remain.

20. Q. State the reasons.

A. Because to them I am indebted for care in infancy, for watching over me in sickness, and for providing as they were able for my wants.

21. Q. What is to be learned from this?

A. Gratitude should lead me to soothe the declining years of my parents by securing and adding to their comfort by every means in my power.