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Five Tips for Parents

Use discipline, not punishment Discipline teaches; punishment hurts. When our children need to be corrected, choose a consequence that will teach them and increase their self-esteem rather than hurt them. Hitting does little to positively instruct children. Instead, it teaches them that it is okay to hit others when they are upset. Two types of […]

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Srila Prabhupada’s Instructions for Devotees to Become Responsible Parents

“A child is a rare gift given by Krishna, but at the same time a great responsibility; every parent has the responsibility to see that his child grows up Krishna Consciousness. I know that you understand this, and will always make Krishna the center of your home.” – Srila Prabhupada’s Letter to Hamsaduta- Vrindavan, 15 […]

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Householder Life Parenting

Letters From Srila Prabhupada to Disciples About Children

Letter to Arundhati dasa, July 30, 1972 “Child-worship is more important than deity-worship. If you cannot spend time with him, then stop the duties of pujari. At least you must take good care of your son until he is four years old, and if after that time you are unable any more to take care […]