The Guardian will pray for the spiritual development of your dear son. On the shoulders of the youth today rests the future of the Faith. Therefore they should be well educated and trained not only in the Teachings of the Faith, but also in secular matters.
(From a letter dated 24 May 1954 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer) [141]
“142: The Guardian is happy to see you are teaching the children, as a firm...”
The Guardian is happy to see you are teaching the children, as a firm foundation of the Teachings in their minds will greatly assist in forming their characters, and enable them to become well-balanced and useful believers when they mature.
(From a letter dated 6 March 1955 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer) [142]