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learn. Breast feeding on time is another way to teach a baby about punctuality. Changing the diaper immediately when it is wet can build the habit of cleanliness. Finally, speaking with sweet and gentle words will encourage the baby to be courteous. Do Not Allow Children to Continue Making Mistakes Until They Become Bad Habits A newborn child is pure like a clean white cloth. So, the baby needs a model for his thoughts, speech and actions. Whatever comes to the baby first, he will use that as his model. Therefore, if the baby receives things that are good, he will have the opportunity to do more good deeds. This solid foundation of what is good can withstand any misconduct that might occur in the later years, thus allowing him to be able to look after himself. The baby's first few mistakes, which are usually obvious, are easily detected by the parents, prompting them to find a way to correct this behavior immediately. However, parents' ignorance or negligence can allow the baby to become accustomed to that behavior, which can later develop into a bad habit. This habit is repeated because his actions go undetected by an adult. In the end, his good behavior will diminish. Love Your Children in the Correct Manner The manner in which we offer our love to children is nothing more than instilling virtues within them in order for them to grow up proud in this world. The elements of moral conduct that warrant constant emphasis are as follows. 1. Wisdom - Teach children to know about the cause and effect of actions, to be able to examine things, and to maintain their temperament. If the parents are successful, the children will have wisdom and awareness. They will not mistake right from wrong. - 2. Discipline Children must be taught to always be punctual, clean, honest, and have purity in body, speech and mind. 3. Loving Kindness - This can be done by teaching them to love animals and trees, be polite, friendly, and know how to forgive. When children are instilled with these virtues at an early age, they will be able to absorb other good virtues that their parents and teachers have to offer. Once parents realize this, if they want to have exceptional children, they must educate themselves first before having The Warm Hearted Family. 122 Killing with Kindness: Parents Defending Children When They Misbehave The Warm Hearted Family 123 Killing with Kindness: Parents Defending Children When They Misbehave