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be loving, understanding, kind and
encouraging.
Parents who expect their children to
be good must themselves be good.
For example, parents who expect
their children to be truthful or kind
must not be in the habit of telling
lies or being cruel .
When speaking to a child, always
do so with gentleness and respect.
In admonishing a child one must
never use abusive words.
A parent must not humiliate his chil-
dren nor embarrass them in public.
However, if the need arises, as
when a child stubbornly persists in
its misbehaviour, the parent may
use physical punishment as a last
resort to reprimand a child.
Great care should be taken that the
child is not harmed in any way.
A parent must not punish children
while angry. He should either send
