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Part Two: Raising Children • Moral Guide: Parents should build a solid foundation of moral development and Dhamma (Pure Nature) in order to teach children about the good energy created by boonya and the bad energy of kilesa. Traditionally, this is accomplished by readings from wise sages (such as the Buddha), the regular practice of prayer, and the practice of generosity. How we accomplish this in our own culture or religion is up to us, as long as we establish the habit of doing good deeds regularly. We should not forget to caution and help children avoid doing bad deeds, as there are always negative consequences for both themselves and others. Our children will learn to refrain from bad actions based on our good examples! • Nurturer: We must provide love and warmth to encourage a nurturing family environment. If our children make mistakes, we must teach them what is right and what is wrong. We must teach them how to forgive. When they perform good deeds, we must praise and applaud them. We must provide them with an education and nurse them when they are sick. When they are grown and ready to leave the family to start their own independent lives, we must accept this and not hold them back. However, we should still offer them advice, be their counsel, and give them encouragement. Most importantly, we must be neutral and not take their side if they have done something wrong! If they develop into adults who disregard the law, they must be punished. We must, in turn, accept the fact that they are going to be punished. Do not demonstrate our "love" for our children incorrectly by committing Family Day By Day 60 Roles of a Parent