"desires are not led by the efforts of the teacher to live Christlike lives, shall the parents, because of this, set in circulation unkind criticisms concerning the teacher? CT 155.1"
"Judge not, that ye be not judged."
The EGW passage directly applies the principle of not judging others, as found in Matthew 7:1, to the specific context of parents criticizing teachers. The connection is clear and relevant.
"God's method of government is an example of how children are to be trained. There is no oppression in the Lord's service, and there is to be no oppression in the home or in the school. Yet neither parents nor teachers should allow disregard of their word to pass unnoticed. Should they neglect to correct the children for doing wrong, God will hold them accountable for their neglect. But let them be sparing of censure. Let kindness be the law of the home and of the school. Let the children be taught to keep the law of the Lord, and let a firm, loving influence restrain them from evil. CT 155.2"
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
The EGW passage directly expands upon the principle of child training found in Proverbs 22:6, emphasizing both discipline and love.
"Parents should remember that much more will be accomplished by the work of the church school if they themselves realize the advantage that their children will obtain in such a school, and unite wholeheartedly with the teacher. By prayer, by patience, by forbearance, parents can undo much of the wrong caused by impatience and unwise indulgence. Let parents and teacher take hold of the work together, the parents remembering that they themselves will be helped by the presence in the community of an earnest, God-fearing teacher. CT 155.3"
"Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of parents and teachers working together, which aligns with the general principle of cooperation and mutual benefit found in Ecclesiastes 4:9.