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Part Two: Raising Children Getting up early in the morning is an important habit to be aware of and will serve our child well both in school and at work. Going to sleep earlier in the evening is important because if they go to sleep late, they will not want to get up early. When we wake them up, they will bargain for more sleep, starting their day with an argument. And who wants that? 3. Cleanliness. For our own health, as well as social acceptability, we have to teach our children how to maintain cleanliness: bathing, hair care, dental care, and washing of hands. It should all be done with the utmost care and consideration for the sake of the children (i. e. "I want to look nice") as well as others (i. e. "They look and smell clean"). 4. Organization. Children who lack organizational skills tend to have conflicts when they work with others. They will not be able to follow outlined procedures or prepare and complete their work efficiently, resulting in increased difficulty in achieving success. Initially, it may seem that it is enough for children to be wholesome and smart, but the truth is that it is not. We must first teach them how to take care of themselves. Second, we must teach them how and why to care for others. To achieve the goal of being a compassionate person, children need to build endurance (khanti). We can teach our children to have endurance on four levels: 1. Physical Hardship: Children need to learn how to work hard without being afraid of physical or mental hardship. Family Day By Day 50 Raising Children