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Part Two: Raising Children wisdom and moral training from their parents (Group #4). Even though they may not be wealthy, these children have the ability to develop into successful, wealthy and moral adults. All parents should consider the following questions before having a child: What qualities do we want our child to have? How can we successfully cultivate good habits in our children? In essence, children should have Three "Supreme" Characteristics: 1. Purity (clean, clear and complete) 2. Wisdom (having great understanding and judgment) 3. Compassion (desire to alleviate the suffering of others, mercy, tenderness, heart) A child who possesses these qualities, or supreme characteristics, is open to receiving useful knowledge and copying righteous behavior from parents, relatives, role models, teachers and mentors. Purity, Wisdom and Compassion form a platform from which additional characteristics can develop. It is similar to rich and fertile soil that allows a plant to develop healthfully. We, of course, must decide for ourselves what characteristics we want to emphasis most in our children. After we consider the character traits that we want to develop in our children, the question becomes: How do I Family Day By Day 46 Raising Children