If a student of Christian Science enjoys companioning with children and young people, and if he has an aptitude for imparting his understanding of this Science, he should not miss the priceless privilege, if called upon, of teaching in the Christian Science Sunday School. Who can estimate the far-reaching results of bringing to youth, by precept and example, in home and in school, a demonstrable knowledge of Jesus' healing message?
In her textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mary Baker Eddy writes (p. 236): "Parents should teach their children at the earliest possible period the truths of health and holiness. Children are more tractable than adults, and learn more readily to love the simple verities that will make them happy and good." Then on the next page she continues: "To prevent the experience of error and its sufferings, keep out of the minds of your children either sinful or diseased thoughts. The latter should be excluded on the same principle as the former. This makes Christian Science early available."
From the foregoing, it should be apparent that the training of youth in Christianly scientific precepts is a joint responsibility, resting equally upon home and Sunday school. It is not reasonable to assume that a child's metaphysical instruction can be delegated to one Sunday school teacher, who usually spends but an hour a week with his pupil. Therefore, most teachers in the Christian Science Sunday Schools are desirous of acquainting themselves with the home surroundings of their scholars, and enlisting closer co-operation of parents or guardians in the all-important work of directing young feet in the path of health-bringing, joy-unfolding Science.
