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If you had the attributes of a monkey, made sounds like a monkey, and lived in the forest, you would not be able to perform any good deeds. You would only be as clever as a monkey, and be a monkey leader leading his group as they swing from tree to tree. You would not be able to do much at all. If you were clever, but with the attributes of a turtle that crawls slowly, what could you do? If you were smart, at most you would be the smartest turtle in the world. However, you would still be just a turtle. Since you were born a human, whether your parents take care of you or not, you should be grateful to them for providing you with the prototype for a human being. Raising you is extra kindness that you received as a bonus. Moreover, if they left you with an inheritance worth 10, 20 or 100 million baht, it would be added merit. The fact that your parents provided you with the prototype to be a human is beyond anything that you can do to fully repay them. Therefore, do not hate or hurt your parents, because this is bad kamma. After listening to Luang Phaw discuss this subject, it makes us wonder what would have happened to this child and his family had he not consulted with Luang Phaw. Quit drinking so you can be a good role model for the children. Making them proud is something that a father The Warm Hearted Family 232 Father That Children Hate The Warm Hearted Family 233 Father That Children Hate