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Co-operation Between the Home and the School
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A Sympathetic Understanding
The school work in a place where a church school has been
established should never be given up unless God plainly directs
that this should be done. Adverse influences may seem to conspire
against the school, but with God’s help the teacher can do a grand,
saving work in changing the order of things. If he labors patiently,
earnestly, perseveringly, in Christ’s lines, the reformatory work done
in the school may extend to the homes of the children, bringing into
them a purer, more heavenly atmosphere. This is indeed missionary
work of the highest order.
If parents faithfully act their part, the work of the teacher will be
greatly lightened. His hope and courage will be increased. Parents
whose hearts are filled with the love of Christ will refrain from
finding fault and will do all in their power to encourage and help the
one whom they have chosen as teacher for their children. They will
be willing to believe that he is just as conscientious in his work as
they are in theirs.
The teachers in the home and the teachers in the school should
have a sympathetic understanding of one another’s work. They
should labor together harmoniously, imbued with the same mis-
sionary spirit, striving together to benefit the children physically,
mentally, and spiritually, and to develop characters that will stand
the test of temptation.
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