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child is the asset of a parent and human life is the gift which is received by the child. If the child's upbringing becomes weak then this asset becomes non-performing. In the future lives, some may remain childless while others may not be fortunate enough to be re-born as a human-being. Neglegence of duty is not a small offense.
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Hitopadeshmala, a holy scripture written by Shree Prabhanandansuriji prescribes some parental duties as follows: • Make your child physically strong
• Make him financially stable
⚫ Make him competent in the management of inter personal relationships
• Make him intellectually mature
Make him socially healthy
• Make him mentally capable and
• Make him spiritually inclined
It is the parents' duty to give their child such a protective umbrella. The child's birth is merely an event. To become a parent is an act of devotion. Shree Dharmadas gani, a prominent Jain preacher has come up with a strong approach towards neglegent guardians. In his famous creation 'Updeshmala', he has compared such guardians with a 'Butcher !"
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