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which will reach directly to their stomach while taking food. They should be guided for washing hands properly before and after taking any diet. The children should touch the feet of their parents and get their blessings when they get up early in the morning. Teach the children to do their work by their own hands whether it is matter of washing utensils or clothes. Even let them cook and take food if they can cook. It is an evil to get their ort utensils washed by their parents or sisters. Develop and inculcate every good habit in them for their betterment.
Live a life of self-reliant. It is the vital source of life that every child becomes self confident. You should not use harsh tones at home else your children will repeat the same. Do not insult your child again and again else he will become aggravate to you. Do not curse him, he will get frustrated. He will begin ignoring you because he knows his every act will get him scolded whether it is good or bad. He will think that Papa and Mummy will certainly scold then it is better to do nothing and this way he will get accustomed of doing nothing fruitful.
Do not misuse children at home by asking them to find out the things of elders secretly. Never ask about the activities of elders otherwise the children will feel that there is no similarity among all at home. Do not create the feelings of separation in them. Teach them only the lesson of Love and Unity. Be aware not to ignore the children. Guide them not to repeat the mistakes by forgiving them. It should not happen that your neighbour comes and complains about your children regarding plucking flowers or fruits from his garden or anything else and you begin arguing in favour of your children. If the neighbour says that he has seen your children doing so with his naked eyes, then do not quarrel unnecessarily because the child sitting inside is listening to your matter and he will come to 78
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