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Tag: "Children"

tag name Children type: Practices; Principles, teachings; Schools, education
web link bahai-library.com/tags/Children
related tags Ancestors and descendants; Education; Family; Parents; Youth
referring tags Children's books; Children's magazines; Age of maturity (children); Bahá'í Prayers and Tablets for Children (compilation); Bahá'í identity; Childrens classes; Games and gaming; Respect; Social action, examples of; UNICEF; Youth
Inventory subject Parents and children; youth; families; Prayer for children and youth
notes

See also:

The Bahá'í Encyclopedia project: Children (2009)

Covenant Library Unified Index

Prayers for children on bahai.org/library (in: Bahá'í Prayers)

selected quotations
(authoritative sources)

These quotations reflect common presentations of Bahá’í views; the materials below may show a wider range of interpretations and contexts:

"... Know that this matter of instruction, of character rectification and refinement, of heartening and encouraging the child, is of the utmost importance..."

Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, #111

references en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child; bahai9.com/wiki/Child; bahaiquotes.com; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Children; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Child

"Children" has been tagged in:

94 results from the Main Catalog

4 results from the Chronology

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  1. 2025-03-19. Regarding Family Life and Marriage. Universal House of Justice. — Letter emphasizing the Baha’i family’s role in fostering unity, equality, and spiritual growth, ... UHJ-letters.
  2. 2025. In Full Partnership: Thirty Years of Women's Advancement at the United Nations and Beyond. Bahá'í International Community. — Collection of statements by the Baha’i International Community on the subject of gender equalit... Books.
  3. 2024. Little Gems. Ehsan Bayat. — This is a story for young adults (10+) of a Baha’i family and his family’s impact on a neighborh... Fiction.
  4. 2023-2026. BWNS Podcasts: Conversations and Insights from the Field. Bahá'í World News Service. — Links to 46 interviews highlighting how Baha’i individuals and communities worldwide apply spiritu... Audio.
  5. 2023-08. To Set the World in Order: Building and Preserving Strong Marriages. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — The cause of unity; creating families that illuminate the world; the ideal milieu for learning the p... Compilations.
  6. 2023. Harvard Pluralism Project: Bahá'í. Author unknown. — Six overview essays on Baha'i history, beliefs, and practices. (Offsite) Essays.
  7. 2023. From Outsider to Outsider: A Study of Iranian Bahá'ís' Identity in Iran and the United States. Naghme Naseri Morlock. — The denial of a national identity of Baha'is in Iran; their experiences in the U.S.; cultural differ... Articles.
  8. 2022-2023. Concept Notes. Author unknown. — 18 essays from the Office of Public Affairs of Baha'is of India website, on a variety of topics rela... Essays.
  9. 2021. List of Articles by John Hatcher on BahaiTeachings.org. John S. Hatcher. — List of online essays and articles by Dr. John Hatcher. Bibliographies.
  10. 2021. Religious Persecution and Oppression: A Study of Iranian Baha'ís' Strategies of Survival. Naghme Naseri Morlock. — Research based on extensive interviews exploring three ways that members of the Baha'i community res... Articles.
  11. 2021. Bahá'í Prayers and Tablets for Children. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
  12. 2019-09. Worldview and the Laws of the Bayán. Nader Saiedi. — Explores the Persian Bayan's spiritual worldview and laws through four talks, offering insights into... Audio.
  13. 2019-07. Vaccination: A Compilation. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States, comp. — Brief compilation sent by email by the US NSA. Includes cover letter. Compilations-NSA.
  14. 2018/2025. Additional Prayers Revealed by 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 52 newly translated prayers. Writings.
  15. 2018/2025. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 216 selections, last updated 2025. Writings.
  16. 2018/2024. Additional Tablets and Extracts from Tablets Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 85 selections, last updated August 2024. Writings.
  17. 2017-07-19. Original of Prayer for Children. Universal House of Justice. — On the original Persian text of a prayer of ‘Abdu’l-Baha that begins, "O God! Educate these chil... UHJ-letters.
  18. 2015. Child of Mine. Kamelia Khoshmashrab. — A composition for expectant parents, featuring quotations from the Baha’i Writings on topics such ... Compilations-personal.
  19. 2014-11. I Found You!. Duane L. Herrmann. — Allegory of a little boy's new adventures in a new country with his mother, who had been lost. Fiction.
  20. 2014. Index to Some Answered Questions. — Topic references to chapter and paragraph numbers of the 2014 revised authorized translation of this... Bibliographies.
  21. 2014. Answered Questions, Some. Abdu'l-Bahá. — 'Table talks' given by ‘Abdu’l‑Baha in ‘Akka between 1904 and 1906 in response to questions ... Writings.
  22. 2013. Materials Studied at the 114 Global Youth Conferences in 2013. Bahá'í World Centre. — Compilation presenting materials studied during the global Baha’i youth conferences in 2013, organ... Study.
  23. 2012-02-11. Materialism Wearing Away at Our Kids. Ted Slavin. — The materialism of modern society and media is distracting many of our children. Adults must be awar... Newspapers.
  24. 2011. Breastfeeding and the Bahá'í Faith. Haig V. Setrakian, Marc B. Rosenman, Kinga A. Szucs. — The Writings reference breast-feeding literally and symbolically, and provide guidance as to its pra... Essays.
  25. 2010-04-02. To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith. Universal House of Justice. — Regarding subjects such as family life, wealth, materialism, and justice. UHJ-letters.
  26. 2010-01. Early Childhood Education. Cyrus Rohani. — Education is a continuous and creative process which fulfils the moral potential of each individual.... Essays.
  27. 2009-11-24. To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith. Universal House of Justice. — Regarding the family and its role in the advancement of civilization. UHJ-letters.
  28. 2009-07-18. Little 'aliens' who spontaneously break into song. Ted Slavin. — On raising our children ("little aliens") and what they're learning from the contemporary world the... Newspapers.
  29. 2009. Children. Nancy A. Davis. — On persons in the stages of life from conception, when the soul comes into being, to the age of fift... Encyclopedia.
  30. 2008. Family Life. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — Extracts on preserving the bond between husband and wife, parent-child relationships and responsibil... Compilations.
  31. 2008. Raising Children of Light: editorial. Bahá'í International Community. — In seeking to end the world's suffering, we need to acknowledge that we are all one human race in an... BIC.
  32. 2007-08-06. Various questions: Psychic powers, Persepolis, portrait of Mulla Husayn, etc.. Universal House of Justice. — Answers to: psychic powers and "natural" healing; 'Abdu'l-Baha's statement on Persepolis; inauthenti... UHJ-letters.
  33. 2007. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life. Brian Kurzius. — Compilation of Baha'i texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives. Introductory.
  34. 2007. Bahá'í Education: Sources of Guidance. Peter Terry, comp. — A lengthy compilation covering many subjects of interest to parents, teachers, and students, such as... Compilations-personal.
  35. 2006-07-02. Beyond Legal Reforms: Culture and Capacity in the Eradication of Violence Against Women and Girls. Bahá'í International Community. — Statement on the epidemic of violence against women around the world, as perpetuated by social norms... BIC.
  36. 2006. Challenge: Helping Our Children Find Meaning and Purpose. Harlan Carl Scheffler. — Part one of the book The Quest. Books.
  37. 2005. Classroom Management in Action. Boris Handal. — A guide to managing behavior in everyday situations, presented in the form of learning scenarios. Ea... Resources.
  38. 2005. Foundations for a Spiritual Education: Research of the Bahá'í Writings. National Bahá'í Education Task Force. — A sourcebook of Baha'i principles for the training of children, covering the purpose and content of ... Compilations-NSA.
  39. 2004. Bahá'í Ethics: Answers to 55 Questions Submitted by Arthur Dobrin. Dianne Bradford, Fiona Missaghian, Udo Schaefer, Robert Stockman, Jonah Winters, comp. . — Answers to questions submitted in preparation for a source book in religious ethics for a college co... Essays.
  40. 2003-09. Adoption and Parent Consent. Universal House of Justice. — Short compilation of extracts from letters written on behalf of the House on various matters relatin... UHJ-letters.
  41. 2003. Compilation: Blessings in Teaching Children. Kiser Barnes, comp. — Writings on the subject of the teaching and education of children. Compilations-personal.
  42. 2002-05-28. Apparent Contradictions in the Bahá'í Writings, Reconciliation of. Universal House of Justice. — On apparent contradictions, regarding Mirza Abu'l-Fadl on Abraham and Zoroaster; 'Abdu'l-Baha and a ... UHJ-letters.
  43. 2002. Resilience in Children: Within a Spiritual, Social, and Neurobiological Framework. Hoda Mahmoudi, Nasim Ahmadiyeh. — Exposure to hardship and to events requiring adaptation to change allows the child to learn flexibil... Articles.
  44. 2001. Human Rights and the Rights of the Child: Implications for Children's Participation in the Bahá'í Community. Greg Duly. — Are human rights universal? Do rights have spiritual or religious influences? What is the relevance ... Articles.
  45. 2001. Bahá'í-Inspired Perspectives on Human Rights. Tahirih Tahririha-Danesh, ed. — Articles by Kiser Barnes, Greg Duly, Cheshmak Farhoumand-Sims, Graham Hassall, Darren Hedley, Nazila... Books.
  46. 2001. Family Law in Iran. Sen McGlinn. — Detailed overview of 20th-century Iranian laws regarding marriage, divorce, marriage rights and duti... Articles-unpublished.
  47. 2000-06. Address at Queen's Birthday Weekend Conference, Auckland. Peter J. Khan. — Addresses a variety of issues facing the Baha'i community, especially as pertains to New Zealand Ba... Talks.
  48. 2000. Principles for Effective Parenting. Don Dainty. — A cycle for successful family development; preparation for marriage; parental roles; virtues educati... Essays.
  49. 2000. Dear Parent ... a Message to a non-Bahá'í Parent: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. — A letter written to the parents of British Baha'i converts to dispel anxiety and misinformation. Introductory.
  50. 1999/2004. Bahá'í Education for Children: A Teacher's Guide. Alí-Akbar Furútan. — A series of six books on teaching children, organized by age. Books.
  51. 1998?. Babies, on the Naming of. Abdu'l-Bahá, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
  52. 1998-06-16. Age Fifteen as the Age of Spiritual Maturity, The. Universal House of Justice. — On the meaning of maturity and why 15 is considered the age that a believer can take control of his ... UHJ-letters.
  53. 1998. First Obligation, The: Lady Blomfield and the Save the Children Fund. Robert Weinberg. — Bio prepared for the UK Baha'i Centenary (1998-99). Biographies.
  54. 1998. Stories from the Dawn-Breakers: For Children. William Sears. — Stories for children about Shaykh Ahmad, Siyyid Kazim, Young Man in the Green Turban, The Letters of... Audio.
  55. 1997. Transmission of Cultural Values in Persian Bahá'í Families, The. Stephen Licata. — On how immigrant Persian Baha’i families have carried their cultural values to the U.S., how the m... Articles-unpublished.
  56. 1997. Iranian Believers Throughout the World, Message to. Universal House of Justice. — Inspirational discussion of the history of the Baha'is in Iran, including exhortations for the educa... UHJ-letters.
  57. 1996. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. . Books.
  58. 1996. Family in Bahá'í Faith, The. Moojan Momen. — Overview of Baha'i teachings on marriage, children, and education. Essays.
  59. 1996. Three Ages of Man, The: Are They Integrated?. Viva Rodwell. — Childhood, adulthood, old age, and family integration in contemporary culture. Essays.
  60. 1996. Universality of the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The. Bijan Samali. — The laws of the Aqdas focus on the individual; are applicable to everyone; facilitate the realisatio... Articles.
  61. 1995-04. Cognitive-Developmental Psychology and the Baha'i Faith: Meaningful Connections. Rhett Diessner. — Some major concepts shared by Baha'is and adherents of cognitive-developmentalism; avenues of commun... Articles.
  62. 1995. Pastoral Care of Bahá'í Children: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
  63. 1995. Requisites for Family Unity: The Role of the Father in the Family. Safoura Chittleborough. — The importance of the family as a whole in child-rearing and the negative consequences of family bre... Articles.
  64. 1995. Walking the Tight-rope of Parenthood. John A. Davidson, Christine Wood. — Description of a Baha'i parenting program created by a "Marriage and Family Development" committee. Essays.
  65. 1995. Community as Family, The: Opportunities of Growth. Ros Gabriel. Essays.
  66. 1995. Family in Bahá'í Society, The: A Unique Approach to Curriculum Development. Stephen Hall. — Educational ideas from Dr. Dwight Allen and Dr. Farzan Arbab. Essays.
  67. 1995. Problem Solving in the Family. Erik Blumenthal. — How can we solve our problems or conflicts? We need to know and put 5 factors into practice: our att... Essays.
  68. 1995. Role of the Father in the Family, The. Graeme Russell. — Practical steps to enhance the role of fathers in the family. Essays.
  69. 1995. Education of Children: Principles before Pragmatism. Sandra Rowden-Rich. Essays.
  70. 1994-10-16. Physical Discpline of Children. Universal House of Justice, Research Department. — The Baha'i concept of punishment within the overall context of justice and world order; the principl... UHJ-letters.
  71. 1993-11-23. Violence Against Women and Children. Universal House of Justice. — Baha’i principles on violence, sexual abuse, family dynamics, gender equality, consultation, child... UHJ-letters.
  72. 1993. "In the Beginning Was the Word": Apocalypse and the Education of the Soul. Ross Woodman. — Hidden meanings in scripture and the soul are metaphorically identified with the huris, or brides. T... Articles.
  73. 1991-01. Bahá'í Perspective on Drug Abuse Prevention, A. Abdu'l-Missagh Ghadirian. — Article from the publication of the International Drug Control Programme and distributed as a BIC do... BIC.
  74. 1991. Education, Bahá'í. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. Compilations.
  75. 1991. Women. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — Explores the status of women in the world, the development of women, the role of education in that d... Compilations.
  76. 1991. Family Life. The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. Compilations.
  77. 1988. Education and Moral Development in Children. Susan Clay Stoddart. — We are caught between the imperative to function as a world culture and a belief that we need to mai... Articles.
  78. 1988. Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. . — The classic Baha'i reference book. This is its first online edition. Compilations-personal.
  79. 1988. Perceiving Differences: A Look at Gender and Equality. Mark Brush. — Observations on what Richard DeNovellis' "Personality Type Preference Indicator" tests show about ag... Articles.
  80. 1986-10-27. Places Where the Manifestations of God Have Appeared; Equality of Men and Women. Universal House of Justice. — The consistent portrayal of all known Manifestations of God as male and their historical emergence e... UHJ-letters.
  81. 1986. Eyes of the Children, The. Sheila Banani. — One poem inspired by female infanticide in China. Poetry.
  82. 1985. Children, Oppression of. Universal House of Justice. — Discussion of the oppression of children at the hands of exploitative individuals and solace for tho... UHJ-letters.
  83. 1983. Applications of Positive Psychotherapy for Marriage and Family Therapy. Nossrat Peseschkian. — To understand observed behaviour, we need to consider transcultural conditions as well as those in t... Articles.
  84. 1980. Developmental Universals and Their Implications for Parental Competence. Daniel C. Jordan. — Philosophical and theoretical considerations of developmental universals; role of parents in actuali... Articles.
  85. 1976. Process Approach, The. Daniel C. Jordan. — Developing full human potential; nature of development and the meaning of process; a theory of curri... Articles.
  86. 1974. Education of Children. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. — On Baha'i families and raising children to appreciate Baha'i principles. Audio.
  87. 1973-04. Divine Education: The Root of Knowledge. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí, R. Behi, ed. . — On Baha'i families and raising children to appreciate Baha'i principles. Essays.
  88. 1972. Wonder Lamp, The. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. — A children's story, and performance / storytelling piece, published as a 45-page booklet and also in... Audio.
  89. 1968. Becoming Your True Self. Daniel C. Jordan. — The nature of human potential, and how the Baha'i Faith can guide the process of spiritual transform... Essays.
  90. 1959 August. Education of Youth and Our Twentieth Century Dilemma, The. Habib Taherzadeh. — Moral education is lacking in modern societies. Baha'i moral precepts can guide us towards the goal ... Essays.
  91. 1943-05-25. Letter to John B. Cornell. Rúhíyyih Khánum. — Short personal letter relating answers from Shoghi Effendi to various questions of Cornell, on votin... Letters.
  92. 1934. New Horizons for the Child. Stanwood Cobb. — Understanding the child; character training; home life; the child as an individual; limitations of a... Books.
  93. 1933-04. Letter to Frau Alice Schwarz-Solivo of a Talk by Abdu'l-Baha. Josephina Fallscher, Richard Grosser, trans. . — On the 'freedom of will', inheritance and instinct. Pilgrims.
  94. 1928. New Leaven, The: Progressive Education and Its Effect upon the Child and Society. Stanwood Cobb. — On principles of the new education; revolutionizing pedagogy and transforming the child; importance ... Books.

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  1. 1917-00-00 — A Children's Savings Company, which later was registered as Šerkat-e Now-nahālān, (literally `sap...
  2. 1919-11-18 — The periodical entitled "The Magazine of the Children of the Kingdom" was published and distributed ...
  3. 1987-00-03 — The first National Children's Camp in Australia was held in Yerrinbool School with 36 children betwe...
  4. 1990-10-20 — The first National Children's Conference of Nicaragua was held in Retiro, Aurora, Managua, attended ...
 
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