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children. They must strictly adhere to the following three virtues: wisdom, discipline and loving kindness. This way, parents will have a chance to conceive a wonderful child. They will be good role models for the child and prevent themselves from harming their children with love. Chapter 9 The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children All parents wish bright futures for their children. They want to raise well-behaved, respectful and moral children whose comport will help them advance far in society. But in order to lay down the basic foundation for their success, parents must understand their roles in that development. In becoming good role models for their children, parents must understand their children’s personalities and be cognizant on how children’s attitudes and outlook change according to their age and environment. When children are young, parents are everything for them. As they grow older, friends will influence their thoughts and attitudes. In the teenage years, parents become less important to them. When they become adults they are independent and must rely on their own intelligence and reasoning. Throughout the children’s lives, it is necessary for parents to adjust themselves consistent to their children’s perspective. The Warm Hearted Family 124 Killing with Kindness | Parents Defending Children When They Misbehave The Warm Hearted Family 125 The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children