“Jesus went on progressing in wisdom […].”
~Luke 2:52

At the young age of twelve, Jesus appears to have had a clear idea of the direction his life was heading in. (Luke 2:49)
But for most children, the proverb that states their heart is full of foolishness holds true. (Prov. 22:15)
How can parents, Bible teachers, or mentors help their kids progress in wisdom?
Past suggestions from Watchtower articles include:

• Take the time to teach him/her how to distinguish right from wrong
• Teach them the value of will power
• Be consistent
• Teach them to manage money
• Teach them how to act appropriately/respectfully toward different people
• Do not withhold discipline
• Give reasons for rules
• Give reasons for the way you do certain things
• Be kind, warm and understanding
• Try to make chores fun for them
• Gradually help them take on responsibilities outside of home
• Encourage them every chance you get
• Only rebuke when absolutely necessary, but include something positive
• Listen to him/her patiently

If there is an important child in your life, would he/she say you need to work on any of these things?

Though neither we nor the children we teach are perfect, Jehovah’s counsel is.

(Deut. 6:4-9; Prov. 17:10; 22:6; Eph. 6:4; 2 Tim 2:24,25)