Orson Scott Card on MormonTimes.com: Time is better gift than toys

Published: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 2:11 a.m. MDT
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We want to provide the best for our kids. But what is "best"?

We certainly don't mean the minimum. The old trio of food, clothing and shelter just won't cut it.

We want the best food — healthy, delicious. Excellent clothing — durable, modest and fashionable enough they're willing to be seen in public. A home in which they can be comfortable and do all the things that matter to them.

And education — no skimping here! We want them to have a good start in life, and education is the key.

I think there's a great danger when we ever let ourselves think like this: "Nothing but the best for our kids."

Read the full column on MormonTimes.com.

Recent comments

I do not have children but will eventually. I will want the very best...

I respectfully disagree & agree | Aug. 27, 2009 at 10:17 p.m.

Great story on priorities. Things have their place,
but Time is the...

David in CA | Aug. 27, 2009 at 9:47 p.m.

Great article. The other comment that I hear parents make is that...

janana | Aug. 27, 2009 at 8:26 p.m.

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