“Each day of our lives we make deposits into the memory banks of our children”
“Each day of our lives we make deposits in/into the memory banks of our children” is a quotation that has been printed on posters; the saying has been posted at many schools and has been included in many books and articles about parenting. Charles R. Swindoll, an evangelical Christian pastor and author, wrote in Growing Wise in Family Life (1988):
“Each day of our lives we make deposits into the memory banks of our children. By remembering that, I find I am more likely to work on the qualities that build a lasting relationship between my children and me. “
Although Swindoll wrote “into the memory banks,” the quotation is most often cited as “in the memory banks.”
Wikipedia: Chuck Swindoll
Charles Rozell “Chuck” Swindoll (born October 18, 1934) is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, educator, and radio preacher. He founded Insight for Living, headquartered in Plano, Texas, which airs a radio program of the same name on more than 2,000 stations around the world in 15 languages. He is currently senior pastor at Stonebriar Community Church, in Frisco, Texas.
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Growing Wise in Family Life
By Charles R Swindoll
Portland, OR: Multnomah Press
1988
Pg. 64:
Each day of our lives we make deposits into the memory banks of our children. By remembering that, I find I am more likely to work on the qualities that build a lasting relationship between my children and me.
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The Strong Family:
Growing Wise in Family Life
By Charles R. Swindoll
Portland, OR: Multnomah Press
1991
Pg. 38:
Each day of our lives we make deposits into the memory banks of our children. By remembering that, I find I am more likely to work on the qualities that build a lasting relationship between my children and me.
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Reader’s Digest Quotable Quotes:
Wit and wisdom for all occasions from America’s most popular magazine
By Reader’s Digest Association
Pleasantville, NY: Reader’s Digest
1997
Pg. 32:
Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. — CHARLES R. SWINDOLL, The Strong Family
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The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Kids:
K-6th Grade School
By Linda LaTourelle
Mayfield, KY: Bluegrass Publishing, Inc,
2005
Pg. 129:
Each Day Of Our Lives We Make Deposits In The Memory Banks Of Our Children. -Charles R. Swindoll
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Parenting at Our Best:
Wisdom and Advice from Parents Who Have Been There
By Allison Merkle Alison
Bloomington, IN: Balboa Press
2012
Pg. 75:
“Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.” (Charles R. Swindoll)