Proverbs 22:6

One of the greatest things we can do for our children is to teach them God's Word.  The words we speak help build out children's consciences, their understanding of God, and their view of life and the world about them.  ... Opportunities to teach godly principles of life (are) being forfeited and replaced by, 'Don't do that.' 'Stop,' 'Quit,' 'Quit whining', 'Quit fighting', 'Quit arguing', 'Be quiet,' 'Be still'. (Barbara Decker, Proverbs for Parenting, Lynn's Bookshelf (1987, Idaho, P.1.)