"And the mother, fearing that her children will think her unjust, gratifies their wishes, which in the end proves a great injury to them. Young visitors, who have not a parent's watchful eye over them to see and correct their faults, often receive impressions which it will take months to remove. I was referred to cases of parents who had good, obedient children, and who, having the utmost confidence in certain families, trusted their children to go from them at a distance to visit these friends. From that time there was an entire change in the deportment and character of their children. Formerly they were contented and happy at home, and had no great desire to be much in the company of other young persons. When they return to their parents, restraint seems unjust, and home is like a prison to them. Such unwise movements of parents decide the character of their children. 1T 402.1"
"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners."
The EGW passage describes how negative influences from visitors can corrupt children's behavior and character. This directly reflects the principle in 1 Corinthians 15:33 about evil communications corrupting good manners.
"He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed."
The EGW passage illustrates the principle of Proverbs 13:20, showing how associating with the wrong influences can negatively impact children. The proverb warns against associating with fools, and the EGW passage shows the consequences of children being influenced by those who are not wise or spiritually minded.
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
The EGW passage illustrates the importance of proper upbringing and the potential negative consequences of poor choices, which aligns with the general principle of Proverbs 22:6. However, it's not a direct application, but rather an illustration of the principle.