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Part Two: Raising Children funny comics, short stories, Shakespeare's plays or even biology formulas, then we should read along with them. As they grow older, the healthy choices children make will help them in selecting quality books, music and entertainment that support their own moral development. 3. Find Good Teachers. Teachers are extremely important because these people are the strongest influence outside the home that promote morality in children. Since we are not with the teachers at school all day, we need to be able to assess them and know what they are teaching. We do not necessarily need to send them to a world-renowned school; we just need them to be in a positive academic environment. 4. Find Good Friends. Clearly, we do not want our children to associate with fools. It is obvious that if our children associate with bad people, they will be influenced to do bad things. Misguided behavior will become less apparent when our children do not live with us, so we must be able to recognize the signs and give sound advice while they are with us at home. Reprimands should not be the first and only reaction. Raising children requires us to have tactics and strategies similar to that of a business. Rewards and praise should be given when children do good deeds, though they should be kept in moderation. We are trying to build their capabilities to choose and associate with good people. We want them to grow up to be adults who think, speak, and act morally, instilled with a sense of right and wrong. Family Day By Day 64 Good Children and How to Raise Them