SA Mom Melts Hearts by Teaching Her Kids to Pray Before Meals
A South African mother has captured the hearts of many after sharing a touching video of how she teaches her young children to pray and express gratitude before meals. The TikTok clip, posted by content creator @bohlaleandthato, shows her two children, aged around 5 and 3, practicing good manners at the dinner table.
A Lesson in Gratitude and Prayer
The heartwarming video showcases a simple but powerful parenting moment. As the mother serves her children a meal of eggs, sausage, and chicken pops, her daughter immediately notices that her younger brother’s plate is missing sauce.
“He doesn’t want sauce, but I added tomato sauce to your plate,” the mom explains before reminding them to say thank you. The children quickly express their gratitude, but just as they are about to dig in, their mother gently stops them with an important reminder:
“Have you prayed?”
The little boy, already eager to eat, quickly folds his hands and rushes through a short prayer: “Thank you, God. Amen.” His sister follows suit with “Father, thank you for the food. Amen.”
However, their mother encourages them to recite a more complete prayer. She asks them to close their eyes and say “Our Father.” While the older sister confidently recites the words, her younger brother watches her closely, trying to follow along.
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Once their prayers are complete, the children excitedly begin eating, with the little boy animatedly expressing how delicious his meal is.
Why Teaching Manners Early Matters
Instilling good manners at a young age plays a crucial role in a child’s social and emotional development. Experts emphasize that teaching values such as gratitude, respect, and polite communication during the preschool years helps shape a child’s behavior and interactions throughout life.
Simple habits like saying “please” and “thank you,” showing appreciation before meals, and treating others with kindness build a strong foundation for positive social skills. These early lessons not only boost children’s confidence but also foster empathy and respect in their future relationships, friendships, and even workplace interactions.
Children often learn by example, so when parents consistently model good manners, kids naturally adopt them. Reinforcing these values daily helps children feel comfortable in social settings and equips them with lifelong skills that promote kindness and consideration in their communities.
Mzansi Reacts: Praise for the Mom’s Parenting
The video has received widespread admiration from social media users, who praised the mother for raising well-mannered children.
- @TrieksCommercial: “So beautiful, the way you teach your children to pray is so heartwarming.”
- @ngvan131: “That was a quick prayer from the young man—he wants to eat! 🤣😂”
- @LuenArends: “Thato’s eye movement while praying 🤭 Too cute!”
- @PearlBooysen: “Lol, Thato knows what that is—’chicken pops’! They are so sweet and humble.”
- @chaneimmelman: “Very well-mannered, well done, mummy!”
- @Celesté: “Ah man, please give them to me! They are so adorable—I can’t get over them! Such cutie pies, I would love to meet them and spoil them ❤️❤️ Please hug them from me!”
This heartwarming parenting moment serves as a reminder of the power of early lessons in gratitude and prayer, inspiring many parents to teach their children the same values.
Source: Briefly News