But the child needs beautiful examples, not insincere advice.

The best guidance is being a proper example. That is possible through being consistent in word and deed. Only under these conditions can a child be expected to grow up as a proper person.

The provision of subsistence is a duty, finding means to live on is a task; but providing proper guidance is the task that precedes both of these tasks.

If the father does not regret that he made certain mistakes, it is a fact that the child will repeat these mistakes. Therefore if you love your child, stay away from improper and unlawful deeds and show regret for what you have done improperly!

If the child does not observe ethical conduct, then he cannot be expected to display such conduct. The best way to conduct oneself ethically is by imposing certain restrictions upon oneself. It would cause social disrespect against one if one did whatever one wanted and tried to fulfil every improper desire, ambition and sexual desire. That would also result in others’ being ignorant of your words. That would also make one ashamed. The disrespect toward a person is a great shame for that person’s child.

The best inheritance is ethics. A child who knows how to behave well is one who has learned how to do so from his father.

Your child is a part of you. You are responsible for that part of yours. If it is harmed, then that means your whole body will be harmed.

Dear mothers and fathers, I ask of you to do the following: