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“Encourage your children to come to you for counsel with their problems and questions by listening to them every day. Discuss with them such important matters as dating, sex, and other matters affecting their growth and development, and do it early enough so they will not obtain information from questionable sources.”

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Book:The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson
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The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson

This book compiles a selection of addresses and sermons delivered by Ezra Taft Benson, a prominent religious leader. The content covers a range of topics including faith, family values, and personal integrity, offering insights into Benson's perspective on these subjects. more

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Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson

Ezra Taft Benson was a notable American farmer and politician. Born on August 4, 1899, in Whitney, Idaho, he dedicated much of his life to agricultural endeavors. Serving as the Secretary of Agriculture under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1956, Benson was also a member of the LDS Church and a leader within the church's ranks. more

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