What is your favourite food?
That simple question became an unforgettable moment during my son’s interview yesterday.
Without hesitation, he answered, “Eba.”
The interview panel burst into laughter and amazement. They could hardly believe that a young man born and raised in London would confidently identify a traditional African meal as his favourite food.
What they saw was more than a food preference. They saw identity, confidence, cultural grounding, and a young man who was comfortable in his own skin.
That answer sparked a conversation, distinguished him from the crowd, and contributed to him gaining admission into one of the most prestigious schools.
As parents, we often underestimate the impact of the little things we teach our children. The habits we cultivate at home today may become the doors that open for them tomorrow.
There is an old saying:
*“Train a child today, and society will not need to repair an adult tomorrow.”*
And as Scripture reminds us:
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6
*My conviction remains unchanged:*
*There is no bad child; there are only bad parents or neglected foundations.*
Every child is born with potential. It is the responsibility of parents to nurture, guide, discipline, encourage, and pray them into purpose.
The values we model, the culture we preserve, the prayers we pray, and the character we build behind closed doors often become the very qualities that distinguish our children before kings, leaders, and decision-makers.
To every waiting mother, every new mother, and every parent raising children in this generation: do not grow weary in well-doing. The seeds you are planting today will speak for you tomorrow. Nurture your children with your values from beginning, don’t leave it too late.
If you are a single parent, raise your children with Joy and confidence because *the child you are raising today is the adult the world will meet tomorrow.*
*“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.” Psalm 127:3*
Now the question is; *What values are you intentionally passing on to your children?*
Share your experience in the comments section.
*Excerpt from my book, Fit for the Master’s Use, by Jessica Edmund, available on Amazon.*
Picture credit: DeLord’s Anointed my Son, eating Eba @ age 1*
