Let the mothers consider that whatever concerneth the
education of children is of the first importance. Let them put forth every
effort in this regard, for when the bough is green and tender it will grow in
whatever way ye train it. Therefore it is incumbent upon the mothers to rear
their little ones even as a gardener tendeth his young plants. Let them strive
by day and by night to establish within their children faith and certitude, the
fear of God, the love of the Beloved of the worlds, and all good qualities and
traits.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá’)
