I love what Miles Kington said about the difference between knowledge and wisdom. He said: “Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting a tomato in a fruit salad.”

Right! Knowledge and wisdom are different. For moms and dads, it’s like teaching and training.

For example, you can teach your teen how to paint her room. But until you hand over the brush and bucket of paint, all that knowledge is pointless! The training begins when your teen grabs hold of the brush and actually starts painting.

So, are you living like a teacher or a trainer?

Remember, our kids need to know important stuff. But nothing’s more valuable than wisdom. So hand your son or daughter the brush, and let the training begin!

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