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Part Four: Harmony Within the Family they do it out of their deep love and concern for us. It hurts their hearts when they have to give us a spanking. They are the best friends we can ever find in this world and we should trust them wholeheartedly. We can see how our debt of gratitude to our parents is much more than we can ever repay. But, we can try to repay them by caring for them in their old age. Use the family wealth responsibly, continue to do the good work that they have started, and inspire them to have faith in the Truth, nurturing them to be generous and maintain their own moral standards. It is our responsibility to help them have the best possible opportunity to go to a favorable place, staying close to them as they are dying. Help them develop a clear and bright mind, listen to Dhamma, help them meditate and be patient with them! When our parents have died, we need to take the responsibility for organizing a fitting funeral and regularly dedicate the results of our good deeds to our parents. While bringing up our own child to be a good person, do not forget to show appreciation towards our parents and grandparents. In this way, we give examples of how we should be cared for when we reach old age; especially during our final moments. Our children should know how to make our mind bright and clear which will help themselves to have a good future, too. In the end, all of these good teachings, inspiration and boonya will return to us. "What goes around, comes around". "You reap what you sow". Family Day By Day 107 In Their Final Days