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their spiritual values. We need to educate them on the pros and cons as well as the benefits and dangers related to this subject, even if they call us old-fashioned and boring. We have to explain that intimacy before marriage should not be about being trendy. Being good parents means striving to be the best role models for our children while giving them the best guidance. If we are ready to do this, then we are ready to start a family. Love, intimacy and marriage should not be thought of as an experiment, but a noble and serious undertaking that requires commitment and wisdom. Parents' Duties to their Children Parents have a duty to take good care of their children, to give them love and affection and to lead them along the path of morality as set by the teachings of the Lord Buddha. In short, the duties of parents are to help their children become successful and decent human beings. There are five primary duties that a parent must do while bringing up a child: 1. Not allow the child to do anything evil, including the killing of people and animals, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, speaking foul language, drinking alcohol and engaging in self-destructive behaviour. 2. Teaching the child to be established in virtue, for example, charitable giving, observing The Five Precepts and cultivation of the mind. 3. Ensuring that the child is properly educated. 4. Guiding the child to the right path in the careful selection of a spouse. 5. Passing on inheritances to the child Children's Duties to their Parents A parent's greatest joy lies in knowing the fact that their children are grateful to them, that they follow their guidance, get a good education, are successful at work and are respected by others. Every parent wants his or her children to be good and virtuous human beings. Children should show their gratitude to parents by PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com