(From a letter dated 27 September 1947 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer) [135] “136: In regard to your question: he feels this is a matter for you and your...” In regard to your question: he feels this is a matter for you and your husband to decide, especially in view of his attitude towards the Cause; the children, being minors, are under your jurisdiction, and you both have sacred rights and responsibility as regards their future. (From a letter dated 24 November 1947 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer) [136] “137: Any Bahá’í can give to the Cause’s Funds, adult or child. No statement...” Any Bahá’í can give to the Cause’s Funds, adult or child. No statement is required on this subject; Bahá’í children have always given to the Cause, everywhere. Whatever situation may arise in a class which non-Bahá’í children attend is for the teacher of the class to solve. No ruling should be made to cover such things. (From a letter dated 18 August 1949 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States) [137] “138: Just because you are children does not mean you cannot serve the Faith,...” Just because you are children does not mean you cannot serve the Faith, and teach it, by your example and by the way you let people see that you are better and more intelligent than most other children. (From a letter dated 16 March 1952 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the Santa Monica Children’s Class) [138] “139: The general principle ... is that a request for excuse from School sessions on...” The general principle ... is that a request for excuse from School sessions on Bahá’í Holy Days is desirable. This applies to all Bahá’í children regardless of their age. Children of Bahá’í parents, under the age of 15, are considered Bahá’ís. What a Bahá’í parent or your Assembly should do is apply to the School Board to grant to their children permission to remain away from School on Bahá’í Holy Days, and then abide by whatever decision the School Board may make, and not try in any way to force the matter. (From a letter dated 19 August 1952 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer) [139] “140: The beloved Guardian was greatly delighted to learn of the success of the...” The beloved Guardian was greatly delighted to learn of the success of the institute for teaching the Indian children. He feels this is a very fine method of implanting the teachings of the Faith in the hearts and the minds of the young children, so that they may grow and develop into strong and virile men and women who will serve the Cause. Likewise through this effort, he hopes you will be able to attract some of the parents. (From a letter dated 18 February 1954 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer) [140] “141: The Guardian will pray for the spiritual development of your dear son. On...”