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Rebirth & Incarnation Monica : Is it an issue what the child was in his former life? Luang Por Monica Does it any matter to the parents if they come from terrible background in a former life? : Actually, it's hard for parents to know about the past lives of their child. They never know where the child was from. What they do know is that they have to care for their child with love and warmth, as well as teaching the child according to the Dhamma. However, if they find out later on that their child was from an unwholesome realm such as the realm of animals, they should simply accept the truth. Although they might feel unfortunate, it is a good opportunity for them to guide their child for improvement in the present and the future. : Do Buddhist parents expect their children to come from a good past life? Luang Por Buddhist parents are similar to all other parents. They expect their child to have come from a good realm. 19