An Example of Noble Character

WOMEN OF PARADISE the child lies, uses foul language, or takes something that does not belong to them, these incidents must be taken seriously—starting from a young age—so that moral behaviour becomes a lasting part of their character. The same approach applies to teaching discipline. The child should be taught time management, and the habit of putting things in their proper place. Meals should be taken at fixed times. If the child throws a wrapper or piece of paper on the street, they should be made to pick it up. They should be discouraged from making noise or doing anything that causes inconvenience to others. For proper upbringing, the parents themselves must model the same behaviour. If you tell your child not to lie, but then have them answer the door with “Tell them I’m not home,” it makes your advice meaningless. If you smoke but then lecture them about the harms of smoking, it will have no impact. If you routinely break promises but tell your child, “Always keep your word,” they are unlikely to take that lesson to heart. Children see their parents as role models. Likewise, older children serve as examples for younger siblings. If the parents and the eldest child set the right example, the rest of the children are likely to follow it naturally.